Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Meng Wang, Lai Gui
Summary: This study investigated the method of 3D measurements of mandibular deformities in HFM patients. By utilizing 3D image reconstruction and computerization image processing techniques, the researchers were able to analyze the asymmetrical mandibular deformity in HFM patients in detail and with great accuracy, providing important insights for disease management.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Ruben W. W. Renkema, Thymen Houwen, Christianne A. A. van Nieuwenhoven, Bonnie L. L. Padwa, Christopher R. R. Forrest, David J. J. Dunaway, Maarten J. J. Koudstaal, Cornelia J. J. M. Caron
Summary: This study analyzed the occurrence of upper and lower limb anomalies in CFM patients and examined the association between limb anomalies and the OMENS+ classification. The results showed that more than one in six CFM patients have limb anomalies. Therefore, clinical awareness and assessment of limb abnormalities in CFM patients are important.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Ruben W. Renkema, Cornelia J. J. M. Caron, Carrie L. Heike, Maarten J. Koudstaal
Summary: This article reviews a decade of clinical research studies on craniofacial microsomia (CFM), focusing on clinical features, medical interventions, and surgical interventions. The review highlights the increasing understanding of CFM diagnosis and management through the publication of numerous new studies in recent years. The clinical difficulties faced by CFM patients, including craniofacial and extracraniofacial characteristics, as well as the impact on breathing, feeding, speech, and hearing, are discussed. The importance of individualized treatment tailored to the diverse phenotypes of CFM patients is emphasized. Collaboration between craniofacial centers and the use of standardized registration and outcome measurement tools are suggested to enhance research and future care for CFM patients.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. Suppapinyaroj, C-H Lin, L-J Lo, E. W-C Ko
Summary: The study aimed to compare the outcomes of surgical-orthodontic treatment between HFM patients who had and had not undergone early mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO). Results showed no significant differences in surgical and ultimate outcomes between the two groups. Regardless of the early DO, HFM patients achieved acceptable symmetry and stable surgical outcomes at skeletal maturity with three-dimensional surgical simulation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Xiaohui Qiu, Huijun Sun, Min Zhu, Xiaojun Chen, Gang Chai, Xianxian Yang, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using elastic traction during the active period of distraction osteogenesis in increasing vertical extension. Results showed that elastic traction-assisted distraction osteogenesis improved traction efficiency and facial symmetry in patients with Pruzansky-Kaban Type II mandibular deformity.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sakshi Kamani, Pooja Kasatwar
Summary: Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital defect characterized by insufficient skeletal and soft tissues on one side of the face. This case study examines an 18-year-old patient with facial asymmetry, malformation of the right ear, and chewing difficulties. Physical therapy was used to improve the patient's mouth opening and range of motion on the affected side.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hossein Dashti, Hamidreza Rajati Haghi, Mohammadreza Nakhaei, Ehsan Kiamanesh
Summary: This article presents a technique for auricular reconstruction using a combination of intraoral and facial scanners, which enhances accuracy and reduces sculpting time for implant-retained auricular prostheses.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ruben W. Renkema, Irene van Beelen, Maarten J. Koudstaal, Cornelia J. J. M. Caron
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential progressiveness of mandibular asymmetry and factors influencing chin point deviation in patients with unilateral craniofacial microsomia. The findings suggest that craniofacial microsomia may be a non-progressive disorder, as chin point deviation did not change over time.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Mohamed Samir Badawy, Ahmed Elshahat
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful use of vestigial cartilage in ear reconstruction, improving the three-dimensional contour and addressing mastoid atrophy. The shape and amount of the vestigial cartilage can determine the method of reconstruction, with satisfactory outcomes and ease of use and maintenance.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xiaojun Chen, Fatao Liu, Zin Mar Aung, Yan Zhang, Gang Chai
Summary: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a rare congenital disease characterized by a spectrum of craniomaxillofacial malformations. This study identified rare germline mutations in HFM patients, with disruptions in signaling pathways potentially contributing to the disease. Further research is needed to fully understand the causative genes and mechanisms behind HFM.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Wenqing Han, Wenjin Xia, Ziwei Zhang, Byeong Seop Kim, Xiaojun Chen, Yingjie Yan, Mengzhe Sun, Li Lin, Haisong Xu, Gang Chai, Lisheng Wang
Summary: A database was established to evaluate masseter muscle using the U-Net neural convolution network. The results showed that intelligent automatic segmentation only took 6.4 seconds and achieved efficient evaluation. This study represents a significant attempt at intelligent diagnosis and evaluation of craniofacial diseases.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, Rany M. Bous, Rahma ElNaghy, Anand R. Kumar, Manish Valiathan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate soft tissue discrepancies in patients with HFM and correlate them to skeletal discrepancies. The correlation between skeletal and soft tissue asymmetry was found to be highly variable, with different areas of the skull and face showing varying levels of correlation. Future studies will determine if target treatment can reliably improve these asymmetries.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Byeong Seop Kim, Ziwei Zhang, Mengzhe Sun, Wenqing Han, Xiaojun Chen, Yingjie Yan, Yunyong Shi, Haisong Xu, Li Lin, Gang Chai
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and accuracy of robotic navigation system in a model surgical experiment of mandibular distraction osteogenesis. The accuracies of the osteotomy and distractor placement were assessed based on distance and angular error. The results highlight the feasibility of robot-assisted distraction osteogenesis for improved surgical precision in clinical settings.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
A. Al-Qudsi, D. Mittal, L. Mercuri, B. Shah, M. Emmerling, J. Murphy
Summary: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) patients may benefit from extended temporomandibular joint replacements (eTMJR) to improve function and quality of life. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess surgeons' experiences with and complications of eTMJR in HFM patients. The results showed that most surgeons reported good functional outcomes and few complications after eTMJR in HFM patients. Therefore, eTMJR could be considered a viable option in the management of this patient population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Yasser Nabil El Hadidi, Mohamed Gamal Askar
Summary: This study compared the stress distribution and bone displacement effects of intraoral and extraoral distractors in mandibular distraction through finite element analysis. The results showed that the intraoral system caused lower stress in the mandibular bone compared to the extraoral system, with higher stress concentration on the fixing screws. Overall, it is recommended to use intraoral distractors in general situations due to their stress shielding effect and lower displacement, while external devices are advised for longer distraction distances with lower stresses.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)