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Ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the soft palate: A case report

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2016
Background Ectopic parathyroid adenomas can occur in numerous anatomic locations. While ectopic parathyroid adenomas can rarely occur in the pharyngeal region, this has not previously been described in the soft palate.
Brent A. Chang, Anil Sharma, Donald W. Anderson   +2 more
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Reconstruction of a Total Soft Palatal Defect Using a Folded Radial Forearm Free Flap and Palmaris Longus Tendon Sling

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Background The soft palate functions as a valve and helps generate the oral pressure required for normal speech resonance. Speech problems and nasal regurgitation can result from a soft palatal defect. Reduction of the size of the velopharyngeal orifice
Myung Chul Lee, Dong Won Lee, Dong Kyun Rah, Won Jai Lee   +3 more
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Tessier number 30 clefts with congenital heart defects [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction: Midline cleft of mandible, classified as Tessier 30 clefts is extremely rare, with less than 100 reported cases in the latest studies. Variations in severity and associated malformations have been reported before. Case Presentation: In this
Aminolsharieh Najaf, S., Hasheminejad, R., Mirfazeli, A., Shafee, A., Tafreshi, M.   +4 more
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Management of severe bone loss in patients at risk of medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw with microsurgery and guided bone regeneration: A case study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a challenging complication associated with antiresorptive medications. Its exact pathophysiology remains unclear, but dental extractions and infections are known triggers, complicating prevention, and treatment.
Pedro Franco Ferreira, José Maurício Paradella de Camargo, Lara Maria Alencar Ramos Innocentini, Ana Carolina Fragoso Motta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Volumetric analysis of root coverage with porcine acellular dermal matrix: Case study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Gingival recession is prevalent and often treated with coronally advanced flap plus connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Porcine acellular dermal matrix (PADM) offers a donor‐site‐free alternative. Contemporary digital imaging allows minimally invasive, three‐dimensional (3D) soft‐tissue assessment. This case report quantified 3D soft‐
Edgar Daniel Vargas‐Quiroga, Giovanna Fernanda Favero da Silva, Bruna Santos Honorio Tonin, Arthur Belém Novaes‐Jr, Marilia Bianchini Lemos Reis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A successful periodontal‐orthodontic treatment of an advanced case of dental trauma in a 9‐year‐old patient: A case report with 16‐year follow‐up

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Traumatic dental injury (TDI) most often requires complex and interdisciplinary management. Several factors are associated with the success of TDI treatment, including proper treatment planning and periodontal maintenance. Methods The present 16‐year follow‐up report describes the interdisciplinary management of an extrusive ...
João Carnio, Maísa Casarin, João Kreling Carnio, Flavia Q. Pirih   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Soft Palate Morphology with Need’s Ratio: A Lateral Digital Cephalometric Study [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Orthodontics
Aim: Obstructive sleep apnea in children can result in significant developmental, behavioral, and cardiopulmonary complications if untreated. This study aimed to determine whether variations in soft palate morphology observed on lateral cephalograms ...
Azam Ahmadian Yazdi, Lohrasb Dehghani, Hooman Shafaee, Ali Bagherpour, Sara Hasanzadeh, Fatemeh Mehmani   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case report: retigabine induced oral mucosal dyspigmentation of the hard palate [PDF]

, 2015
Background Dyspigmentation of the oral mucosa has a multitude of aetiological causes. Retigabine, a new antiepileptic drug, has the potential side effect of inducing a blue/purple pigmentation of the oral mucosa in addition to the skin, lips, nails and ...
Beacher, Nicholas G., Brodie, Martin J., Goodall, Christine   +2 more
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Single flap approach combined with periosteal pedicle flap as a regenerative procedure: A case report

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Single flap approach (SFA) is a validated procedure for obtaining clinical attachment gain and pocket closure when applied to deep intraosseous defects. However, the presence of an interdental crater as well as the tooth location were associated with a lower rate of primary intention closure, possibly jeopardizing the outcome of the
Mattia Severi, Massimo Viola, Leonardo Trombelli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A case of soft palate schwannoma that developed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2018
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) caused by tumors in the upper airway is a relatively rare entity. In this report, we present a soft palate schwannoma causing latent OSAS.
Naoko Sata, Atsunobu Tsunoda, Noritsugu Ono, Ayako Inoshita, Katsuhisa Ikeda   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source