FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:The aim of the present study was to determine the extent of mouthguard use, the knowledge about oral health and dental traumatology, the self-reported oral health and oral health behaviors as well as the frequency of oral trauma in a ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has enhanced craniomaxillofacial surgery by improving precision and predictability. However, resident exposure to VSP during training remains limited. We hypothesize that even 1 VSP simulation session will ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Effective dental treatment requires proper technique and post-operative pain management. While NSAIDs like diclofenac and opioids like fentanyl are common, their administration affects efficacy and side effects. Transdermal patches provide ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Idiopathic progressive hemifacial atrophy (IPHA), or Parry-Romberg syndrome, is associated with ophthalmologic manifestations such as enophthalmos-associated ectropion. The authors demonstrate the use of the lateral tarsoconjunctival flap as a technique ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Pan facial fractures (PFF), which involve the upper, midface, and lower facial skeleton, are a severe and complex subset of maxillofacial trauma. While the optimal management of PFFs often emphasizes strategic operative sequencing (eg, top-down ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Cleft palates in patients with Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS+CP) are wide and U-shaped, making palatoplasty challenging. Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a common finding after primary palatoplasty, often necessitating secondary speech ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:In 2022, the United States Licensing Medical Examination (USMLE) Step 1 transitioned to pass/fail reporting. In the absence of a scored Step 1, research activity has emerged as key metric for distinguishing applicants in highly competitive ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Whether acute or chronic, infantile proptosis is a cause for immediate concern. We report 4 cases of unilateral infantile proptosis with different etiologies, yet similar initial presentation: fibrous dysplasia, traumatic brain hemorrhage with heterotopic ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Craniomaxillofacial surgery is a complex field with numerous conditions and treatments that can be difficult for patients to understand. This affects outcomes as patients with low health literacy experience worse outcomes, decreased use of ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss and transfusion needs in craniofacial and orthognathic surgeries, but its use in facial feminization surgery (FFS) is not well-studied. FFS patients often take estrogen-containing hormone replacement ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Craniosynostosis in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a known, but uncommon entity, often due to a secondary variant in theCDC45gene on the intact chromosome 22q11.2 allele. Currently, there are no reported cases in the literature ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Purpose:Post-operative restrictions such as arm restraints (AR) and suction-less feeding are commonly used to decrease rates of oronasal fistulas after cleft surgery; however the utility of these restrictions remains unclear. We hypothesize that the use ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Objective:OSMF management revolves around surgical, medical & physical modalities with varied results, however therapeutic goals are only limited to increase in inter-incisal mouth opening and decrease in associated symptoms. Improvement in mucosal ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Objectives:The objectives of this retrospective analytical study were to investigate the morphologic linear and volumetric alterations of the upper airway associated with fascial space infections.Material and Methods:This study was conducted as a single-...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Cherubism is a rare pediatric jaw disorder characterized by bilateral mandibular and/or maxillary expansion and variable progression, often stabilizing after puberty. Despite decades of case reports and genetic insights, optimal treatment ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
The primary complaint of patients who require bichectomy surgery is primarily related to facial esthetics, which should be considered in conjunction with the surgeon’s clinical analysis of the face. Studies are needed to evaluate the parameters associated ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Since 1991, the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Program (FSSGP) has provided surgical care to underserved patients at no direct cost. In 2009, the program transitioned from an outpatient center to a tertiary care hospital, offering complex ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Restoring premorbid form and function is the goal of craniofacial trauma surgery. Comminuted facial fractures are difficult to reconstruct due to bone loss and instability. Traditional fixation with plates and screws often fail due to ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Facial palsy can substantially impact daily functioning and psychosocial well-being. The relationship between duration of facial palsy and quality of life (QoL) remains unclear, with previous studies often assuming a linear association. This ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is an extremely versatile and reliable option in reconstructive surgery, particularly for the head and neck region. It is most often utilized in the pediatric population as a pedicled flap for ear reconstruction in ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has been introduced to correct maxillary constriction in post-pubertal patients. The effect of MARPE treatment on hard and soft facial tissues had been recognized in the main stream research. ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Craniosynostosis is a congenital condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, leading to abnormal skull and facial morphology. Despite significant advancements in its understanding and treatment, variability ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Alpha-mannosidosis is a rare lysosomal storage disorder characterized by skeletal dysplasia, hearing loss, and neurocognitive impairment. Craniosynostosis has been reported only in isolated cases and is not a well-recognized feature of the ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background and purpose:Spring-assisted cranioplasty has been established as an effective technique for minimally invasive correction of single suture sagittal craniosynostosis. However, the potential for secondary suture synostosis following spring ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Secondary craniosynostosis can occur in patients with metabolic and hematologic disorders. However, current studies have been limited due to the rarity of these pathologies. The current study uses a large nationwide multi-institution database ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Facelift and blepharoplasty outcomes vary due to numerous factors. While patients once relied on before-and-after photos, they now increasingly look to AI-generated images for postoperative expectations. Due to the dataset training limitations ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) has been used successfully to treat children with upper airway obstruction secondary to micrognathia associated with isolated Pierre Robin sequence (iPRS). Clinical benefit of distraction has ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Background:Secondary hollowness and accelerated facial aging are reasons surgeons remain judicious or avoid buccal fat pad removal in the aging face. Yet, the buccal fat pad can be unattractive when visualized through skin or prolapsing. Unrecognized ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma (PCMC) is an extremely rare malignancy arising from sweat glands with fewer than 0.1 cases per million population. PCMC predominantly affects the head and neck region, with the eyelid being the most common site. ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Introduction:The purpose of this systematic review is to assess postoperative outcomes of the expanded forehead flap (EFF) for nasal reconstruction in East Asian patients, focussing on both functional restoration and aesthetic satisfaction in a population ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
Throughout history, efforts to optimize outcomes in cleft lip and palate treatment have evolved significantly. Presurgical infant orthopedic appliances have become essential in reshaping and aligning cleft segments before surgical repair, improving both ...
FACE, Ahead of Print.
FACE, Ahead of Print.
FACE, Ahead of Print.