Purpose Severe physical facial deformities due to surgical interventions can have significant
psychosocial consequences to patient's relationships with friends and family and thus, has a …

Despite the evolution of reconstructive techniques, head and neck defects still pose a
challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Primary goals of reconstruction remain the …

Neoplasms and trauma of the maxillofacial region are quite common. On their own (which
one trauma or neoplasm?), or as a result of their surgical management, they can result in …

In the last two decades treatment for head and neck cancers has evolved with multiple
modality treatments, including radiation and chemotherapy in an effort to enhance local and …

Skin cancer is a rapidly growing worldwide epidemic, with hundreds of thousands of patients
affected each year. Approximately 80% of the tumours involve the head and neck region …

Bone defects following resections for head and neck tumours can cause significant
functional and aesthetic defects. The choice of the optimal reconstructive method depends …

The importance of multimodality in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions cannot
be overemphasized. Herewith a case of facial malignancy encompassing all stages of …

Statement of problem Maxillofacial prostheses, especially those supported by endosseous
implants, are regarded as a viable, secure treatment for the reconstruction of facial defects to …

Objectives: Many patients with maxillofacial defects require maxillofacial prosthetic
rehabilitation due to cancer, trauma, or congenital diseases. Adequate surgical and …

Oncologic resection involving the midface results in potentially disfiguring and challenging
defects for the reconstructive surgeon. As with any defect, restoration of form and function is …