Publications by authors named "Praveen Kumar Guntaka"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a serious condition following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation that can lead to debilitating symptoms, particularly in the orofacial region, which are not well-documented.
- A study involving 39 patients revealed that orofacial sclerodermatous features such as fibrous bands, restricted mouth opening, and gingival recession are common, often accompanied by skin involvement.
- Treatment approaches included exercises, surgery, and corticosteroid injections, which have shown to help improve function and reduce complications associated with orofacial cGVHD.
Purpose: This study sought to assess interest in global surgery rotations among current United States (US)-based oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residents.
Methods: An anonymous 23-question survey was distributed to 633 current OMS residents in the US to examine resident interest in global surgery rotations during residency. The primary outcome variable was resident interest in participating in global OMS rotations during residency training, whereas the primary predictor variable was the presence of residency faculty involved in global OMS work.
Introduction: Patients treated with perioperative Invisalign for orthognathic surgery may experience less postoperative swelling than those with fixed appliances because of a lack of mucosal irritation from bonded brackets and wires. The aims of this study were to (1) compare facial swelling after orthognathic surgery in subjects with Invisalign to those with fixed appliances using 3-dimensional (3D) subtraction imaging and (2) determine if the type of operation influences differences in swelling.
Methods: This is a retrospective case-control study.