Mandible defects resulting from resection of benign or malignant lesions, trauma, or radionecrosis are commonly encountered in the oral and maxillofacial department. Vascularized bone flaps, in ...

The mandibular nerve is the largest of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve that services the lower lip, lower teeth, gums, chin, and jaw. Unlike the other parts of the trigeminal nerve that ...

Background: Mandibular advancement serves as a treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but its effectiveness differs among patients. The position of the hyoid bone is crucial for ...

Osteomas are bone tumours arising from the cortical or medullary bones of craniofacial skeleton. Involvement of frontal bone and paranasal sinuses is more frequent than jaw bones. Jaw osteomas are ...

Although there are ongoing controversies, tooth extraction as a solution for various malocclusions has been a well-established practice for decades. While premolar extractions are the most common, ...

Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is an uncommon benign tumor and the adequate management of this lesion is a challenging issue due to the high risk of recurrence. Management varies according to the location ...

Herpes zoster is a disease caused by the reactivation of dormant varicella zoster virus present in the sensory root ganglion. It presents with a vesicular rash on an erythematous base similar to that ...