Publications by authors named "L Kaing"
Background: The aim of this study was to identify changes in referral patterns and delays in diagnosis and treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), managed at a tertiary institution in Victoria, Australia.
Methods: The hospital records of all patients with newly diagnosed OSCC, managed by The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Head and Neck Tumour Stream between January 2008 and December 2010, were retrospectively reviewed.
Results: Of the 101 patients, 52% first sought help from general medical practitioners (GMP) while 43% initially attended a general dental practitioner (GDP).
Background: This study aimed to review the survival of bone grafting procedures, performed by surgical trainees and assess factors affecting survival of these bone grafts as an adjunct to implant rehabilitation.
Methods: Data were collected from patients between 2003 and 2009 receiving bone grafting. Graft failure was defined as any complete or partial graft loss, graft which had to be removed or regrafted, or was unable to have an implant placed.