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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 +3 more
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Peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst in maxillary anterior gingiva: A case report
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Calcifying odontogenic cysts (Gorlin cysts) most commonly present centrally and have only rarely been reported in peripheral locations. The purpose of this report is to describe a new case of peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst (PCOC) occurring in the anterior maxillary gingiva and to review the management and differential ...
Rami Alsabbagh +4 more
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Primary tuberculosis in soft palate: Case report of a rare entity
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2014 A 40-year-old male patient presented to our clinic with history of dysphagia and ulceration in the palate for two months. After history-taking and thorough clinical examination, investigations like routine blood parameters, chest skiagram, sputum for ...
Paromita Ray +3 more
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2011 A 17-month-old cat presented for frequent swallowing, occasional cough and stertor. Radiographic evaluation revealed a soft tissue mass at the level of the soft palate. Oral examination revealed a soft tissue mass within the soft palate. Surgical resection was performed. Histopathology was consistent with a large developmental cyst. Following surgical
Nathan W. Peterson, Nicole J. Buote
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Management of post‐implant fibrous dysplasia in the maxilla: A case study
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Fibrous dysplasia is generally rare, and even rarer in older adults. Special care is needed when altering the alveolar bone in these cases, especially if an implant is involved. This case study highlights such a scenario. Methods This case study details the experience of a 63‐year‐old African American female who presented with a ...
Yousef Taha Y. Amrou +4 more
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Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background In soft tissue regeneration, the clinical efficacy of fibrin membranes has been a pressing concern. The key to this efficacy lies in the stability of membrane and its controlled absorption. Human serum albumin, with its influence on the formation and stability of fibrin networks, could hold the key to developing a more stable ...
Behzad Houshmand +7 more
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Correction of incomplete cleft palate by u-shaped flap palatoplasty
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, 2010 Objectives: During cleft palate repair, velopharyngeal sphincter reconstruction is still a challenge to plastic surgeons. To improve results of surgical treatment of cleft palate and secondary velopharyngeal incompetence, a carefully designed modified ...
Saleh Amin
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Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, 2017 Pathologic anatomy of the soft palate, part 2: The soft tissue lever arm, pathology, and reconstruction. In part two, we consider the soft tissue components of the soft palate: Epithelium, fascia, muscles, arterial supply, and innervation.
Michael H Carstens
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Crestal approach for repair of oroantral bone defects and subsequent implant placement
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Oroantral communication (OAC) can occur after a dental extraction. Occasionally, bony defects may persist despite successful soft tissue closure of the OAC. The absence of bone in these areas poses challenges for dental implant placement.
Min Yang +3 more
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