Publications by authors named "Sai Kumar Thumu"

Aim: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of open reduction and internal fixation of the base of condyle using a 3D 4-hole trapezoid condyle plate (4-HTCP).

Materials And Methods: A group of 25 subjects of an age range of 21-52 years (mean 32.7 ± 8.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Purpose: The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility of an intraoral approach in the management of infraorbital rim fracture.

Patients And Methods: A total of 12 patients of which four were female and five were male with isolated unilateral zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures, essentially involving the infraorbital foramen (right or left), were included in this study. Indications for surgical intervention were cosmetic deformity, disturbance of vision, persistent paresthesia, or impaired mandibular movement.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objectives: To evaluate the management of alveolar cleft defects with proximal tibia bone grafts by late secondary alveolar bone grafting.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen patients were studied, nine males and six females within age range of 21-32 years. All the patients were treated with cancellous portion of the proximal tibial bone graft, harvested through the medial approach.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF