Publications by authors named "G Saponaro"

Introduction: The tongue plays a crucial role in speech, swallow and sleep. It is the most common site of primary intraoral cancer. A fasciocutaneous free flap is the first reconstructive option after surgery.

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Objective: The management of vascular anomalies has evolved from primarily surgical approaches to a comprehensive strategy including sclerotherapy, surgery for specific cases, compression, and laser therapy, which are not always successful. An intriguing, though less common, treatment involves using intralesional copper wires/needles. The authors' aim is to evaluate the role of intralesional copper wires/needles in the treatment of vascular anomalies.

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The zygomaticomaxillary complex is integral to facial aesthetics and is frequently involved in facial fractures. These injuries often necessitate surgical intervention, with open reduction and internal fixation being the standard treatment. This article presents a novel philosophy for managing zygomatic fractures, emphasizing the "Scarless Surgery" technique.

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Thanks to the use of new digital technologies and innovations in materials, there has been an increasing interest in subperiosteal implants. These implants are considered to be helpful for the rehabilitation of severe jaw atrophies, as they overcome some disadvantages of endosseous implantology. In the present clinical retrospective study, 18 patients were treated and the clinical outcomes of the treatment were recorded after 12 months of follow-up.

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The aim of this article is to analyze the incidence of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients affected by dento-skeletal malformation. We also evaluated the patterns most affected by the condition and calculated the post surgical changes. We conducted a retrospective cohort study on 71 patients including 35 men and 36 women.

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