New Horizons in Imaging and Diagnosis in Rhinoplasty.

Three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging has found its place in aesthetic surgery globally. The first attempt to use 3D surface imaging technique in clinic was in 1944 by Thalmaan, who used stereo photogrammetry to examine an adult with facial asymmetry and a baby with Pierre Robin syndrome. Three-dimensional photography is becoming more common allowing for a more dynamic facial evaluation, although it is associated with increased cost.

Rhinoplasty: initial consultation and examination.

Many cosmetic surgeons consider rhinoplasty to be the most complex surgical and artistically challenging of all aesthetic surgery today. It is the most common facial procedure performed for women and the second most common for men. The art and science of cosmetic rhinoplasty begins with the initial examination.

Microsurgical repair of the inferior alveolar nerve: success rate and factors that adversely affect outcome.

Purpose: The objectives of this study were to determine the likelihood of regaining functional sensory recovery (FSR) after microsurgical repair of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), and which variables significantly affected the outcome of that surgery in a large series of patients.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study that evaluated all patients who had undergone microsurgical repair of the IAN by 1 of the senior surgeons (R.A.

An analysis of 101 primary cosmetic rhinoplasties.

Purpose: Primary cosmetic rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of cosmetic surgical procedures in the maxillofacial area that requires precise consideration to both form and function. The complex and variable anatomy, highly visible position of the nose, and distinct patient desires contribute to the complexity of this procedure. This study reports the combined results of 101 consecutive primary cosmetic rhinoplasties at 2 centers.

Microsurgical repair of the peripheral trigeminal nerve after mandibular sagittal split ramus osteotomy.

Purpose: Injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and lingual nerves (LNs) have long been known complications of the mandibular sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO). Most postoperative paresthesias resolve without treatment. However, microsurgical exploration of the nerve may be indicated in cases of significant persistent sensory dysfunction associated with observed or suspected localized IAN or LN injury.

Retrospective review of microsurgical repair of 222 lingual nerve injuries.

Purpose: Injury to the lingual nerve (LN) is a known complication associated with several oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. We have reviewed the demographics, timing, and outcome of microsurgical repair of the LN.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed of all patients who had undergone microsurgical repair of the LN by one of us (R.

Microsurgical repair of peripheral trigeminal nerve injuries from maxillofacial trauma.

Purpose: Injuries to the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve from maxillofacial trauma can have distressing sensory or functional sequelae. The present study reports the results of trigeminal microneurosurgical repair in a series of patients with maxillofacial trauma.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed of all patients who had undergone microneurosurgical repair of peripheral trigeminal nerve injuries caused by maxillofacial trauma and who had been treated by one of us (R.

Extraction versus nonextraction management of third molars.

Surgical removal of impacted third molars is the most commonly performed procedure by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The removal of diseased or symptomatic third molars has not been an issue of controversy. The risk of surgery and associated complications are justified and uniformly accepted by most surgeons when the teeth are associated with chronic or acute pathologic processes, including caries, nonrestorable teeth, fractured roots, resorption, associated pathologic conditions (cysts, tumors), periapical abscesses, odontogenic infections, osteomyelitis, removal before reconstructive or ablative surgery, and radiation therapy.

Overdose, adverse effects, and safety of oral medications.

Overdose of oral medications can be a major concern. This article reviews the clinical presentations, toxic dosages, adverse effects, and the recommended treatments for the most commonly used oral medications in dentistry. Clinicians need to be aware of the toxicities and adverse effects of the most commonly used oral medications, and recognize the signs and symptoms as early as possible for expedient treatment and referral.