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..Only 20 cases of zygomatic involvement have been reported in the English-language literature. We report a case of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygoma documented by CT and MR studies.

The accuracy of surgical drilling guides was assessed for placement of zygoma implants...

..Precautions should be taken when working in the area of the vulnerable zone during the Dingman procedure involving periorbital incision in case of zygomatic fracture...

..To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of a new method for planning and realizing zygomatic osteotomies in cases of established post-traumatic deformities using stereolithographic (SL) models and computer assisted navigation...

..A facial bone, the zygoma, was also included to contrast the properties of the cranial vault with another craniofacial intramembranous bone ..

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..The most pronounced age-related increases occurred in the mandibular width for transverse measurements and in the total facial height for vertical measurements in both sexes during this study...

..A handheld instrument is described that cuts and collects thin shavings of bone from cortical surfaces...

..We have concluded the masseter muscles are less thick than normal, alongside the maxillofacial bone abnormalities in CCD patients...

..This article is a clinical retrospective analysis of patients reconstructed with zygomaticus implants after maxillary ablation...

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..Correction of a micro-orbit, caused by clinical anophthalmia is a very challenging task. In hemifacial microsomia a micro-orbit may be combined with hypoplasia of the malar and the ascending mandibular ramus...

..Therefore, the hypothesis that craniofacial asymmetry only appears after establishment of the chewing habit was not supported...

..By the age of 7 years, over 95 per cent of the growth in the intermolar width had occurred...

..In this study, the three-dimensional application of a new palatal reference plane is very useful in morphological research, and the results provide detailed information on the characteristics of facial asymmetry...

..The findings of this study suggested that the dentoskeletal changes after the use of SRME were maintained satisfactorily in the long term in older adolescents and adults...

..The purpose of this article is to aid dentists in identifying normal anatomical landmarks on cross-sectional slices and to correlate them to sagittal slices...

..Malar osteotomy is a simple and safe procedure; it allows an anterolateral cheek projection and seems to be effective for treating transverse midface deficiency...

..The elastic properties of sutures and sutural mineralization fronts are potentially useful for improving our understanding of their roles in development...

..by a long-term study on onlay bone grafting and simultaneous placement of a fixture based on a new design: the zygoma fixture, and the aim of this study was to assess its potential...

..Three-dimensional imaging can definitely be considered an extra tool for accurate surgical planning and helping the family understand the surgical procedure and the end result...

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..The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the preoperative planning and the postoperative result regarding the skeletal reconstruction...

..The width of the upper dental arch and that of the skeletal maxillary transverse dimension were significantly greater (P < 0.001) in the treatment group when compared with the controls...

..The findings seem to point the way for an increased consolidation period and more detailed examination of the CT scans before removal of internal distraction devices...

..The zygoma and the mandible were not detached from the facial musculature or from its overlying tissues, maintaining an ..

..The purpose of this study was to obtain anatomical information for installing four zygomatic implants, by measurements of maxillae and zygomata...

..Does the mechanical signal induced in the sutures sufficiently account for a growth-influencing effect?..

..The purpose of this article was to introduce a new method for comparing 3-dimensional (3D) standard values of the maxillofacial skeletal and facial soft-tissue morphology before and after orthognathic surgery...

..This paper reviews the recent literature pertaining to advances in computer-aided presurgical planning and intraoperative navigation...

..Dental implant restoration achieved good osseointegration without any significant resorption. This new modification represents a significant contribution to palatomaxillary reconstruction using zygomatic implants as anchorage...

..We think that the fibular flap, thanks to its versatility, can be used for reconstruction of complex orbito-zygomatic and orbito-cranial defects successfully...

..The temporal approach is also useful, enabling easy zygomatic arch osteotomy and secure pterygo-maxillary separation for pterygo-maxillary separation through an oral approach, allowing chiseling toward the skull base...

..Extended maxillectomy was performed because of rapid growth and clinical debilitation, with surgical pathology revealing juvenile ossifying fibroma...

..The advantages of the sinus slot technique over the sinus window technique are discussed...

..This case report demonstrates that zygomatic anchorage can be used effectively for molar intrusion and anchorage maintenance. However, further clinical studies with larger samples are required to confirm its effectiveness...

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..per cent of facial fractures were missed in radiography, but revealed on CT; fractures of the maxilla, the zygoma and the orbit were most frequently missed in radiography...

..Unlike the above cases, we report a documented case of radiologically-confirmed unilateral coronal synostosis in a child with craniofacial microsomia...

..Existing distraction devices have several disadvantages. To overcome some of these disadvantages, an internal and temporal positioned distraction device was developed...

..A pilot study was performed using 20 patients. The system showed great versatility and adaptability, but a multicenter morbidity study is necessary, mainly to study postoperative stability...

..The composite radial forearm-palmaris longus free flap has not been described previously for suspension of the ocular globe...

..3%) and one using a cat model (0.8%). Based on the results of this study, an attempt was made to provide biological DO parameters and guidelines for future research on experimental cranio-facial DO related to the appropriate animal model...

..These findings have important implications for the planning of current surgical methods as well as future applications of tissue-engineered bone replacement...

..Significant difference was observed in the anteroposterior length of the infratemporal fossa. It was concluded that the consequences of a discontinuity of the zygomatic arch on facial growth are restricted to the structure itself...

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This article describes a procedure to harvest bone from the zygoma for alveolar bone reconstruction...

..The use of a zygomatic implant with a 55 degrees head reduces the buccal cantilever by 20%...

..The patient exhibited excellent stability 6 years after treatment. The controversy regarding one surgery or a 2-stage surgical approach is discussed briefly...

..He also insists upon the modifications of the facial mask by the mobilisation of the different parts of the facial skeleton. Numerous schemas illustrate and make easy the comprehension of this paper...

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..The technique described should allow in vitro investigation of the mechanical environment into which osseointegrated implants are placed and may aid in understanding their behavior...

..Bone growth at sutures is secondary or compensatory to some other factors...

..The teratology of these malformations is discussed, and attention is drawn to the amniotic rupture sequence as a possible cause...

..Extending the orbitozygomatic approach into the maxillary region also improves the exposure area and angle, but less significantly...

..Clinical applications illustrate the theoretical presentation...

..of the lateral orbital rim and zygomatic arch during an orbitozygomatic craniotomy requires a bone cut across the zygoma, which commonly extends into the lateral edge of the inferior orbital fissure...

..CONCLUSION: A logical treatment solution is four zygomatic implants for the atrophic maxilla, especially because the previous iliac crest bone graft had resorbed...

..Objective: The infratemporal fossa (ITF) is a continuation of the temporal fossa between the internal surface of the zygoma and the external surface of the temporal bone and greater wing of the sphenoid bone that is sitting deep to the ..

..The subperiosteal dissection of the zygoma and maxilla is completed with the medial extension of the dissection just medial to the infraorbital nerve...

..primus; mandible deep with two mental foramina located below p2 and p3; masseteric fossa enlarged; m2 longer than wide; m1 with a broadly basined talonid; p3 and p4 with prominent cingula...

..Defective formation of Meckel's cartilage and the cartilaginous skull base, the zygoma and the middle ear ossicles were prominent features of the observed malformations...

..regime, all taxa showed low strain magnitudes in the medial orbital wall relative to the anterior root of the zygoma and the mandibular corpus...

..To characterize aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) of the head and neck as seen at a tertiary care center...

..and are characterized by a thick dermis, a Mongoloid slant of the palpebral fissure, a relatively prominent zygoma and mandible angle, and a relatively flat nose...

..To explore the secondary surgical reconstruction for orbital bone deformities accompanied with canthus dislocation after trauma...

..To characterize and describe the craniomaxillofacial (CMF) battlefield injuries sustained by US Service Members in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom...

..In these patients, severe developmental hypoplasia may be associated with weak union between the zygoma and the maxilla, increasing the chance of zygomaticomaxillary dysjunction when using internal devices that ..

..That patient suffering from Moebius syndrome (MS) is presented. Reviewing the literature concerning MS, Hox genes and bone morphogenetic protein dysregulation, a pathogenesis of ossification in MS is suggested...

..5% facial bone fractures and 14% soft tissue lesions. The dominant fracture site in bicyclists was the zygoma (30.8%), whereas mountainbikers sustained an impressive 15.2% LeFort I, II and III fractures...

..Cranial imaging studies demonstrate relative prominence of the zygoma, inferior orbital maxillary hypoplasia, and lateral orbital wall defects with an accessory superior bony ..

..and training of re-established jaw function by the use of a dynamic external distractor fixed between the zygoma and the mandibular body...

..attached to the short head, provides "anchor/suture-bearing" tissue, allowing reliable fixations to the zygoma and the upper and lower lips to be achieved...

..In this report the authors describe the use of the STA trunk at the level of the zygoma as an alternative donor and highlight the benefits and pitfalls of this revascularization option.

..Based upon these results, Rungwecebus appears to be a valid and useful nomen that accurately reflects the morphological diversity of African papionins...

Prevention of relapse, or postoperative dislocation, of the fixed zygoma is necessary to achieve optimal results in the treatment of zygoma fractures...

..The symphysis-body-angle and the condylar region were the most common sites of fracture of the mandible, while the zygoma was the area most often affected in the middle third of the face...

..because of an inflammatory process spread to the zygommatic apophysis, when mastoid pneumatization reaches the zygoma or the squamous portion of the temporal bone...

..Treatment of complex zygoma and LeFort III fracture cases may be facilitated by repairing the zygomatic arch through remote stab incisions, ..

..This report evaluated the advantages of the preseptal transconjunctival approach in reconstruction of the orbit...

..This study used maxillary and zygomatic measurements to obtain information for installing zygomatic implants...

..Different systems are commercially available. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcome of zygomatic fracture fixation using 3 biodegradable systems and a titanium osteosynthesis system...

..The purpose of this paper is to provide a review, based on collected data, on the topic of "fractured zygoma"...

..the eyelids, growth of bones and cartilages, lengthening of the nose, enlargement of the ears, protrusion of the zygoma, mandible and the chin...

..The purpose of this study was to determine the rhabdomyosarcoma types involving the head and neck (H&N) region in children and their immunophenotype...

..Motor vehicle accidents were the most common causes of trauma (42%). The most common fracture was in the zygoma (43%) with 8.3% of them being orbital injury. Fractures of mandibular bones (36...

..devices currently available are: prosthetic implants, mini screws, palatal implants, onplants, bone anchors, zygoma wires and skeletally-supported distractors...

..measurements were taken from the branching point to the lateral canthus, tragus, and midpoint of the arch of the zygoma. Classical bifurcation into a parietal and a frontal branch was seen in 16 (53.3%) cases...

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..The purpose of this study was to review patients who failed to survive blunt trauma and to determine whether there is a relationship between specific facial fracture patterns and death...

..The results are compared with those of previous techniques, especially the subciliary incision...

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..We are proud of our achievement thus far and plan to continue to c.ontribute important and timely information to the injury control community. ..

..Involvement in these studies will enhance the candidate's prior training in cranio-maxillofacial problems and 3D imaging, while equipping her with tools to perform meaningful studies centered around patient oriented clinical research. ..

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..Standardized hard and soft tissue data will be collected preextraction as baseline, and then prospectively for at least two years in this trial, to compare and contrast the methods. ..

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..Furthermore, with the universality of CT scans and the ability to post-process the "raw data", the potential for telemedicine consulting for difficult nasal airway cases would also become more appealing and fruitful. ..

..The results will guide clinicians in understanding functional consequences and help to validate clinical rationales for treatment. ..

..Therefore, the studies could lead to translational clinical studies of treatments aimed at those mechanisms and thus at a major source of morbidity and mortality in affected humans. ..

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..Furthermore, with the universality of CT scans and the ability to post-process the "raw data", the potential for telemedicine consulting for difficult nasal airway cases would also become more appealing and fruitful. ..

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..Therefore, the studies could lead to translational clinical studies of treatments aimed at those mechanisms and thus at a major source of morbidity and mortality in affected humans. ..

..Furthermore, with the universality of CT scans and the ability to post-process the "raw data", the potential for telemedicine consulting for difficult nasal airway cases would also become more appealing and fruitful. ..

..The specific findings pertain to clinical problems related to abnormal biomechanical effects, such as facial deformities, consequences of myopathies, and predicting the results of orthognathic surgery...

..Collectively, these findings pertain to clinical problems related to abnormal biomechanics, such as facial deformities , consequences of myopathies, trauma repair, and predicting the results of orthognathic surgery. ..

..The data we generate will be used in comparison with finite element predictions of mandibular deformations. ..

..These two hypotheses will be tested in three specific aims that include in vivo and in vitro investigations. ..

..This work has direct application to clinical problems related to abnormal biomechanical effects, such as facial deformities and conseqences of orthognatic surgery...

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