Background The submental flap was first introduced 20 years ago (1993). Advances in
techniques and new findings from anatomic studies expanded the indications and improved …

Lingual mandibular foramina are peculiar anatomical variations often present on the bone
surface of the inferior jaw. These structures host vascular and nervous anastomosis deriving …

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are becoming popular all over the world, but due to the
presence of many blood vessels in the face, there is always a small possibility of vascular …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of 2 patterns of submental
island flaps—the facial-submental artery island flap and the reverse facial-submental artery …

Background: The submental flap is a pedicled island flap with excellent color match for facial
reconstruction. The flap can be raised with muscle, submandibular gland, or bone and can …

Duplex mode ultrasound imaging can detect the course of the main vascular structures in
the face, which are known to be subject to variation. Once duplex mapping has been …

The facial and submental regions are supplied by complicated neurovascular networks;
therefore, facial aesthetic injections may be associated with serious adverse events such as …

BACKGROUND: The submental flap, based on a large branch of the facial artery, is an
excellent flap option which is most commonly used for head and neck reconstruction. The …

BACKGROUND: Of all the local flaps that allow elevation of a sufficiently large-sized flap
while also leaving an inconspicuous donor-site scar, the submental island flap is frequently …

Placement of dental implants in the anterior mandible is considered by many clinicians to be
a relatively low-risk procedure. However, hemorrhagic episodes following implant …