ABSTRACT
The exponential growth in the number of research papers published in recent decades can make it difficult to identify the key papers that have truly made a difference in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
This book provides readers with a concise reference source for the key papers that underpin contemporary surgical practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Covering all aspects of the specialty, the content will help both trainees and specialists to understand the scientific developments and pioneering surgeries that allow us to practice as we currently do.
It is essential revision material for those sitting for specialist examinations in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
+ Presents 50 key research studies on surgery along with full analysis
+ Additional commentaries from the original authors, experts or editors – providing a valuable perspective on why the study is important
+ Constitutes essential reading for trainees, residents and fellows, and surgeons studying for professional examinations
+ Distills all the literature into a compact guide on the must-know scientific articles
About the Editors
Niall MH McLeod FRCS (OMFS), FDS, MRCS
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, The Royal London and Whipps Cross Hospitals, London, UK
Peter A Brennan MD, PhD, FRCS, FRCSI, FDS
Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Professor of Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section One|30 pages
Anatomy
chapter Chapter 1|6 pages
Surgical Anatomy of the Mandibular Ramus of the Facial Nerve Based on the Dissection of 100 Facial Halves
chapter Chapter 2|6 pages
The Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) in the Parotid and Cheek Area
chapter Chapter 3|4 pages
Post-Traumatic Orbital Reconstruction: Anatomical Landmarks and the Concept of the Deep Orbit
chapter Chapter 4|8 pages
A Modified Pre-Auricular Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint and Malar Arch
chapter Chapter 5|6 pages
Bone Healing and Revascularisation after Total Maxillary Osteotomy
section Section Two|38 pages
Cancer
chapter Chapter 6|6 pages
Human Papillomavirus and Survival of Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer
chapter Chapter 7|6 pages
Analysis of 49 Cases of Flap Compromise in 1,310 Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction
chapter Chapter 8|6 pages
Postoperative Irradiation with or without Concomitant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
chapter Chapter 9|6 pages
The Patterns of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis from Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
chapter Chapter 10|4 pages
Tumour Thickness as a Predictor of Nodal Metastases in Oral Cancer: Comparison between Tongue and Floor of Mouth Subsites
chapter Chapter 11|6 pages
Elective versus Therapeutic Neck Dissection in Node-Negative Oral Cancer
chapter Chapter 12|4 pages
Sentinel European Node Trial (SENT): 3-Year Results of Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer
section Section Three|26 pages
Cleft
chapter Chapter 13|6 pages
A Study of Facial Growth in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Treated by the Oslo CLP Team
chapter Chapter 14|6 pages
A Technique for Cleft Palate Repair
chapter Chapter 15|4 pages
Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair: Review
chapter Chapter 16|6 pages
Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
chapter Chapter 17|4 pages
Alveolar Cleft Bone Grafting (Part II): Secondary Bone Grafting
section Section Four|22 pages
Craniofacial
chapter Chapter 18|4 pages
Timing of Treatment for Craniosynostosis and Faciocraniosynostosis: A 20-Year Experience
chapter Chapter 19|4 pages
Lengthening the Human Mandible by Gradual Distraction
chapter Chapter 20|6 pages
Advancement of the Orbits and the Midface in One Piece, Combined with Frontal Repositioning, for the Correction of Crouzon's Deformities
chapter Chapter 21|8 pages
Posterior Skull Surgery in Craniosynostosis
section Section Five|12 pages
Oral Medicine
chapter Chapter 22|6 pages
The Diagnosis and Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Consensus Approach
chapter Chapter 23|6 pages
Update on Oral Lichen Planus: Etiopathogenesis and Management
section Section Six|30 pages
Oral Surgery
chapter Chapter 24|6 pages
The Radiological Prediction of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury during Third Molar Surgery
chapter Chapter 25|6 pages
Impacted Maxillary Canines: A Review
chapter Chapter 26|6 pages
Outcomes of Nonsurgical Retreatment and Endodontic Surgery: A Systematic Review
chapter Chapter 27|6 pages
A 15-Year Study of Osseointegrated Implants in the Treatment of the Edentulous Jaw
chapter Chapter 28|6 pages
Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Associated with the Use of Bisphosphonates: A Review of 63 Cases
section Section Seven|14 pages
Orthognathic
chapter Chapter 29|4 pages
The Anatomical Location of the Mandibular Canal: Its Relationship to the Sagittal Ramus Osteotomy
chapter Chapter 30|4 pages
A Modification of the Pterygoid Plate Separation in Low-Level Maxillary Osteotomies
chapter Chapter 31|6 pages
Posterior Maxillary Surgery: Its Place in the Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities
section Section Eight|28 pages
Salivary
chapter Chapter 32|4 pages
Sialendoscopy for the Management of Obstructive Salivary Gland Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
chapter Chapter 33|6 pages
Outcome of Minimally Invasive Management of Salivary Calculi in 4,691 Patients
chapter Chapter 34|8 pages
Long-Term Follow-Up of over 1,000 Patients with Salivary Gland Tumours Treated in a Single Centre
chapter Chapter 35|6 pages
Capsular Significance in Parotid Tumour Surgery: Reality and Myths of Lateral Lobectomy
chapter Chapter 36|4 pages
Extracapsular Dissection for Benign Parotid Tumours: A Meta-Analysis
section Section Nine|18 pages
Skin
chapter Chapter 37|6 pages
Excision Margins in High-Risk Malignant Melanoma
chapter Chapter 38|6 pages
Multiprofessional Guidelines for the Management of the Patient with Primary Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
chapter Chapter 39|6 pages
Final Trial Report of Sentinel-Node Biopsy versus Nodal Observation in Melanoma
section Section Ten|26 pages
Temporomandibular Joint
chapter Chapter 40|6 pages
Internal Derangements of the Temporomandibular Joint, Pathological Variations
chapter Chapter 41|4 pages
Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthrosis and Internal Derangement 30 Years after Non-Surgical Treatment
chapter Chapter 42|4 pages
Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Simplified Treatment for Severe, Limited Mouth Opening
chapter Chapter 43|8 pages
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Temporomandibular Joint Surgery: Treatment of Internal Derangement with Persistent Closed Lock
chapter Chapter 44|4 pages
Twenty-Year Follow-Up Study on Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis: The Techmedia/TMJ Concepts Device
section Section Eleven|34 pages
Trauma