316 Results Found

Background: Injuries to the digital distal phalanx often result in functional impairments such as loss of grip and sensation, along with aesthetic challenges. Various reconstructive techniques, including the use of adipofascial flaps, have been explo...

Study Design: This is a prospective observational study of 60 consecutive cases with facial scars and contour deformity who underwent structural fat grafting. Objectives: The aim of the present article is to highlight how fat grafting helps to improv...

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be performed by several approaches such as direct anterior (DAA), direct lateral (DL) and postero-lateral (PL). Our study was conducted to compare among different approaches, such as DAA, bikini (BK) and PL, the aesth...

Background: Reconstruction of the distal nose represents a major surgical challenge due to the aesthetic and functional relevance of this subunit. Various techniques—including local, regional and free flaps and grafts—have been described,...

Overlooked injured structures in periorbital trauma could lead to aesthetic and functional deficits. As trauma may affect superficial, middle, and deep components, meticulous survey guided by a structured periorbital trauma classification is needed f...

Background: Similar to patients undergoing rhinoplasty, patients undergoing post-Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) nasal reconstruction are concerned with both nasal form and function. Objectives: The objectives were to identify patient, defect, and su...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of two different labiaplasty techniques, trim resection and modified wedge resection, on postoperative patient comfort, complication rates, and sexual function. Methods: Between 2021 and...

Deviation of the cartilaginous midvault and caudal nasal septum can cause both aesthetic misalignment and functional impairment of the nasal valves. This study explores the technical considerations and outcomes of combining extended spreader graft an...

Background: Reconstructing cranio-maxillo-facial defects presents significant challenges. This study evaluates the results of polyetheretherketone patient-specific implants (PEEK PSIs) in primary and secondary cranio-maxillo-facial reconstructions, w...

Background: In reconstructive microsurgery, the aesthetic outcome has gained increasing importance, and new applications of flaps have been explored, focusing on improved donor site concealment. This paper presents our experience with flaps gaining p...

Background and Objectives: Burn surgery on the hands is a difficult procedure due to the complex anatomy and fragility of the area. Enzymatic debridement has been shown to effectively remove burn eschar while minimizing damage to the surrounding tiss...

Isolated male epispadias is one of the most severe congenital genital anomalies that require surgical correction. The goals of the surgery are to reach good aesthetic and functional outcomes. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze the lon...

Amputation at the level of the distal phalanx is a common hand injury and is normally treated with replantation. However, if the level of injury is distal or the vessels of the stump have been crushed by injury, replantation cannot be a viable option...

The mandible is an important component of the orofacial skeleton, and resection of part of the mandible as part of head and neck oncological procedures can have dramatic impact on both function and cosmesis. In this article, we describe a new techniq...

Background: The radial forearm flap remains the gold standard in phalloplasty in gender-affirming surgery due to its versatility and functional outcome, but the significant donor site morbidity and its impact on daily functioning and aesthetic percep...

Background: Defects of the foot and ankle area pose a significant challenge for both patients and surgeons. While the primary objective of microvascular free flap reconstructions of lower leg defects is limb preservation, there should be an effort to...

Background: Malignant eyelid tumours present a considerable challenge in the field of ophthalmic oncology, necessitating a combination of precision oncological care and meticulous reconstruction to ensure the preservation of eyelid functionality and...

Background: Facial structures are critical to aesthetics and function. Deformities can cause significant problems. Advances in surgical techniques, including three-dimensional (3D) computer simulation and virtual surgical planning (VSP), have improve...

Introduction: The present study evaluates the influence of virtual surgical planning with a preoperative 3D resin model on aesthetic and functional outcomes in patients treated by segmental mandibulectomy and reconstruction with fibula-free flap for...

Bilateral masseter muscle hypertrophy is an alteration in shape and thickness of the masseter muscles that can modify the width of the lower face causing aesthetic and functional problems. A 21-year-old man was referred to the Department of Maxillofa...

While the DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap has become the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction due to its favourable tissue characteristics and preserved abdominal wall function, a constant attempt is done to improve the o...

Maxillofacial ballistic trauma represents a devastating functional and aesthetic trauma. The extensive damage to soft and hard tissue is unpredictable, and because of the diversity and the complexity of these traumas, a systematic algorithm is essent...

Lip carcinoma is one of the most frequent conditions affecting the general population. It is among the ten most common neoplasms, but despite advances in research and therapy, its prognosis has not improved in a significant way in the past few years,...

Background: Aesthetic dentistry increasingly demands minimally invasive, predictable, and patient-centered solutions. Digital technologies and AI-driven planning tools are now integral to interdisciplinary treatments. Aim: To evaluate, by means of a...

This case report focuses on applying a protocol for dental implant restoration in aesthetic zones, specifically the anterior sectors. The protocol aims to achieve optimal results with minimal complexity, reducing the number of sessions and impression...

Implant rehabilitation is a daily practice in dentistry, and patients often have heightened expectations regarding both the functional and the aesthetic outcome. Implant–abutment connection (IAC) is involved in the long-term aesthetic quality o...

All methods of breast cancer treatment may potentially lead to breast deformities, which are often associated with the reduced mental well-being of patients. Breast conserving therapy (BCT) is commonly used, and its core element is breast conserving...

Background: Lithium disilicate ceramic veneers are considered the gold standard in aesthetic dentistry due to their translucency, strength, and adhesive bonding properties. This clinical case report details the aesthetic rehabilitation of a patient t...

Background: Mandibular defects resulting from oncological treatment pose significant aesthetic and functional challenges due to the involvement of bone and soft tissues. Immediate reconstruction is crucial to address complications such as malocclusio...

The “commando operation” is an extensive surgical procedure used to treat patients with oral squamous carcinoma and metastasis in the cervical lymph nodes. While the procedure can be curative, it is also very mutilating, which consequentl...

The field of reconstructive microsurgery has witnessed considerable advancements over the years, driven by improvements in technology, imaging, surgical instruments, increased understanding of perforator anatomy, and experience with microsurgery. How...

Background and Clinical Significance: Prosthetic rehabilitation in the aesthetic zone of periodontally compromised patients presents a complex clinical challenge, requiring a careful coordination of aesthetic, functional, and biological demands. This...

The main aim of breast cancer conservative treatment is the optimisation of the aesthetic outcome and, implicitly, women’s quality of life, without jeopardising local cancer control and overall survival. Moreover, there has been an effort to tr...

Background: The treatment of spheno-orbital meningiomas (SOMs) requires extensive bone resections, creating significant defects in a complex geometrical space. Bone reconstruction represents a fundamental step that optimizes long-term aesthetic and f...

Aesthetic experience in a forest can typically be associated with attractive forest scenery that gives people a sense of visual pleasure. Characterized as a visual product based on people’s reactions towards various combinations of landscape se...

Permanent maxillary canines are key teeth from both functional and aesthetic perspectives. Tooth transposition, a rare anomaly where two permanent teeth exchange positions within the same quadrant, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challen...

This study aimed to describe a case of simultaneous guided bone regeneration (GBR) and implant placement in a patient with prior aesthetic implant failure, focusing on achieving optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes, and to perform a literature r...

Background and objectives: Congenital thumb hypoplasia is a rare deformity of upper extremity. The incidence for thumb hypoplasia grade II–V is 1:10,000 newborns per year in Latvia. A technique for extensor indicis proprius (EIP) tendon transfe...

Background: The current high standards in orthognathic surgery demand surgical solutions that are both ⁠ functionally ⁠ effective and aesthetically pleasing. Our approach offers one for enhanced stability, attractiveness, and nerve protec...

Background: Carpometacarpal (CMC-I) arthritis is a frequent and disabling condition. Standard surgical options include trapeziectomy and prosthetic arthroplasty. While quantitative outcomes have been widely studied, little is known about patient pers...

Background/Objectives: The goal of reconstructive hand surgery is to achieve both functional and aesthetic restoration. The primary aim of this study is to perform a detailed, practice-oriented evaluation of perforator-based and local flaps for soft-...

Ectodermal dysplasia may severely affect the development of jaw growth and facial appearance. This case report describes the treatment of two patients suffering from ectodermal dysplasia, both treated with dental implant-fixed restorations by means o...

Background: When defects occur in the lips due to conditions such as lip cancer, it is essential to reconstruct them both functionally and aesthetically, given the vital roles that lips play in communication, nutrition, and overall appearance. Variou...

Study design: Systematic review. Objective: This systematic review examines the existing literature concerning the objective and subjective evaluations of osseous genioplasty outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in databases includ...

Labiaplasty, the surgical modification of the labia minora, has gained popularity lately due to increasing functional and aesthetic concerns. We examine the preoperative considerations, postoperative outcomes, and potential complications associated w...

The soft tissue around dental implants plays a crucial role in achieving successful rehabilitation outcomes related to aesthetics, peri-implant health, and bone stability. These tissues, made up of mucosa and keratinized tissue, serve different funct...

Background: Many efforts have been made recently to arrange a newer, more hydrophilic and more osteoconductive implant surface. One of the possible options in this matter is modification with hydroxyl ion. Materials and Methods: Forty implants with t...

Scar development is a notable clinical and aesthetic issue in soft tissue healing, frequently compromising functionality and quality of life. Conventional treatments demonstrate limited efficacy in avoiding fibrosis and facilitating regenerative repa...

Optimal functional outcomes in oncologic patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) of the tongue and floor of the mouth require good lingual mobility, adequate facial competence, the cheek suction effect and dental rehabilitation with osseointegra...

Anterior lip/palate cleft is a congenital deformity affecting the upper lip and palate, posing significant challenges in both aesthetic and functional aspects for children. Effective management of this condition is crucial for improving quality of li...