• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.421-425
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the soft tissue changes of the midfacial area at the repose position and the natural smiling position for the improvement of evaluation and planning in the orthognathic surgery. Methods: The total of 30 subjects, 15 male and 15 female, were included in this study. The metal point landmarks were placed at the cheek, orbital rim, subpupil, and nasal base. The movements of the landmarks were evaluated at the repose position and smiling position in the lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms. Paired t test and correlation analysis were used for the evaluation of the soft tissue changes statistically. Results: In the lateral cephalograms, the cheek point (4.49 mm in female, 4.87 mm in male) showed the most distant movement. All points presented significant movements, except the orbital rim and nasal base point in male. Cheek point presented significant positive correlation between the horizontal and vertical change in male. Subpupil point presented significant positive correlation between horizontal and vertical change in both male and female. In the posteroanterior cephalograms, the nasal base point (5.41 mm in female, 6.30 mm in male) showed the most distant movement. Subpupil point and nasal base point presented significant movements in both female and male. Nasal base point presented significant negative correlation between the horizontal and vertical change in both male and female. In the lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms, the positional changes of all points presented significant positive correlation with each other in both female and male. Conclusion: The cheek point in the sagittal view and the nasal base point in the frontal view showed the most distant movement on smile. In the sagittal view, the subpupil point and cheek point moved anteriorsuperiorly on smile. In the frontal view, the nasal base points moved laterosuperiorly on smile. In both the sagittal and frontal view, the positional changes of all point were highly correlated to each other. These results may be used in the soft tissue references for the treatment planning of the dentofacial deformity patients.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.98-104
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• 2000

Expansion in the scope and technique of head and neck tumor resection during the past two decades has paralleled precise tumor localization with advanced radiographic imaging and the availability of microvascular free tissue transfer. Especially, the defect reconstruction utilizing free flap results in improvement of patient survival due to decrease of local recurrence by wide resection of cancer. The rectus abdominis free flap has been used widely in reconstruction of the breast and extremities. However, the report of cases on its applications in the head and neck, based on the deep inferior epigastric artery and vein, is rare. This flap is one of the most versatile soft-tissue flaps. The deep inferior epigastric artery and vein are long and large-diameter vessels that are ideal for microvascular anastomosis. The skin area that can be transferred is probably the largest of all flaps presently in use. The versatility of the donor site is due to the ability to transfer large areas of skin with various thickness and amounts of underlying muscle. This article is to report reconstruction of midface defects utilizing the rectus abdominis free flap in 2 patients with maxillary squamous cell carcinoma and discuss briefly considerations in flap design and orbital exenteration, and healing of irradiated recipient site by hyperbaric oxygen therapy with literature review.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.546-552
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• 2013

Background The zygoma is a major portion of the midfacial contour. When deformity occurs in this area, a reduction should be conducted to correct it. If a sagittal fracture at the temporal root of the zygomatic arch occurs, this also requires reduction, but it is difficult to approach due to its anatomical location, and the possibility of fixation is also limited. Thus, the authors attempted the reduction of sagittal fracture by two- or three-point fixation and the Gillies approach without direct manipulation. The preoperative and postoperative results of the patients were evaluated. Follow-up was performed to establish a treatment guideline. Methods A retrospective study was done with 40 patients who had sagittal fractures at the temporal root of the zygomatic arch from March 2009 to June 2012. Only two- or three-point fixation was performed for the accompanying zygomatic-orbital-maxillary fracture. The Gillies approach was used for complex fractures of the zygomatic arch, while the temporal root of the zygomatic arch was only observed without reduction. Preoperative and postoperative computed tomography and X-ray scans were performed to examine the results. Results The result of the paired t-test on preoperative and postoperative bone gap differences, the depression level, and the degree of temporal protrusion showed a marked decrease in the mean difference at a 95% confidence interval. The results were acceptable. Conclusions In the treatment of sagittal fractures at the temporal root of the zygomatic arch, it is acceptable to use indirect reduction and non-fixation methods. This leads to a satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcome.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.79-86
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• 1989

The is a retrospective study on the transoral approach to open reduction of the Mandibular fractures. Our study was based on a series of 64 patients with mandibular fractures among 99 patients of facial bone fractures who had been treated by transoral approach with or without extraoral approach at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei Medical Center, Yonsei University from January 1981 to October 1988. We studied favorite sites of open reduction, fixation methods, results and prognosis related to transoral approaches of Mandibular fractures, and which compared with extraoral approaches. The results obtained are as follows : 1. The transoral open reduction was used more frequently in Mandibular fractures(64.6%) than Midfacial bone fractures(35.4%). Among 64 patients of mandibular fractures, 47 patients(73.4%) were treated only by transoral approach and others(26.6%) were treated by both trans- and extra-oral approach. Among 92 sites of mandibular fractures, 75 sites(81.5%) were treated by transoral approach and 17(18.5%) were treated by extraoral approach. 2. The most favorite site for transoral approach compared with extraoral approach was Symphysis(100%), and Angle(62.5%) was next in order of frequency on Mandibular fractures. 3. Direct Interosseous Wiring(DIW) was most commonly used for fixation(64.6%) and Miniplate osteosynthesis was used next in 28.1%. 4. Simple(39.1%) and Compound(52.2%) fractures were frequently indicated for transoral approach, however comminuted fractures were rarely indicated. 5. The direction of fracture lines on Angle of the mandible did not influence to determine whether transoral approach should be selected or not. However this area seemed to be more difficult to reduce exactly by transoral procedure than other areas because simultaneous superior and inferior fixation was applied predominantly on this area. 6. The success rate of reduction and fixation analyzed from us was more excellent in Direct Interosseous Wiring(29/53=54.7%) than in Rigid Internal Fixation(9/29=31.0%). But it might be depended upon various factors as like as sugeon's skill. 7. The postoperative complication due to transoral open reduction of mandible was not high(12.0%) and this rate was similar with other published reports.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.430-435
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• 2000

Cleft lip and palate is one of the congenital anomalies which need comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plan because 1) oral cavity is an important organ with masticatory function as a start of digestive tract, 2) anatomic symmetry and balance is esthetically important in midfacial area, and 3) it is also important to prevent psycho-social problems by adequate restoration of normal facial appearance. There are many different protocols in the treatment of cleft lip and palate, but our department has adopted and modified the $Z{\"{u}}rich$ protocol, as published in the Journal of Korean Cleft Lip and Palate Association in 1998. The first challenge is feeding. Type of feeding aid ranges from simple obturators to active orthopedic appliances. In our department we use passive-type plate made up of soft and hard acrylic resin which permits normal maxillary growth. We use Millard's method to restore normal appearance and function of unilateral complete cleft lip. In consideration of both maxillary growth and phonetic problems, we first close soft palate at 18 months of age and delay the hard palate palatoplasty until 4 to 5 years of age. When soft palate is closed, posterior third of the hard palate is intentionally not denuded to allow normal maxillary growth. In hard palate palatoplasty the mucoperiosteum of affected site is not mobilized to permit residual growth of the maxilla. We have treated a patient with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate by Ajou protocol, which is a kind of modified $Z{\"{u}}rich$ protocol. It is as follows: Infantile orthopedics with passive-type plate such as Hotz plate, cheiloplasty with Millard's rotation-advancement flap, and two stage palatoplasty. It is followed by orthodontic treatment and secondary osteoplasty to augment cleft alveolus, orthognathic surgery, and finally rehabilitation with conventional prosthodontic treatment or implant installation. The result was good up to now, but we are later to investigate the final result with longitudinal follow-up study according to master plan by Ajou protocol.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.306-316
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• 2015

Objectives: The facial bones are the most noticeable area in the human body, and facial injuries can cause significant functional, aesthetic, and psychological complications. Continuous study of the patterns of facial bone fractures and changes in trends is helpful in the prevention and treatment of maxillofacial fractures. The purpose of the current clinico-statistical study is to investigate the pattern of facial fractures over a 4-year period. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 1,824 fracture sites was carried out in 1,284 patients admitted to SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center for facial bone fracture from January 2010 to December 2013. We evaluated the distributions of age/gender/season, fracture site, cause of injury, duration from injury to treatment, hospitalization period, and postoperative complications. Results: The ratio of men to women was 3.2:1. Most fractures occurred in individuals aged between teens to 40s and were most prevalent at the middle and end of the month. Fractures occurred in the nasal bone (65.0%), orbital wall (29.2%), maxillary wall (15.3%), zygomatic arch (13.2%), zygomaticomaxillary complex (9.8%), mandibular symphysis (6.5%), mandibular angle (5.9%), mandibular condyle (4.9%), and mandibular body (1.9%). The most common etiologies were fall (32.5%) and assault (26.0%). The average duration of injury to treatment was 6 days, and the average hospitalization period was 5 days. Eighteen postoperative complications were observed in 17 patients, mainly infection and malocclusion in the mandible. Conclusion: This study reflects the tendency for trauma in the Seoul metropolitan region because it analyzes all facial fracture patients who visited our hospital regardless of the specific department. Distinctively, in this study, midfacial fractures had a much higher incidence than mandible fractures.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.743-760
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• 1997

두개저의 크기, 형태 및 두부자세가 지니는 두개안면구조의 공간적 수평, 수직적 위치간의 상관성을 파악해 보고자 남자 51명, 여자 49명으로 구성된 표본으로부터 촬영된 100장의 측모 두부방사선사진을 이용, 12개의 계측항목과 37개의 기준점을 설정하고 계측항목에 대한 계측치와 기준점의 수평, 수직 위치를 산출한 다음,이들 간의 상관관계를 통계적으로 분석하였으며 계측항목에서 얻은 계측치의 크기가 크거나 작은 군을 각각 10개 표본씩으로 분류하여 mean facial diagram을 작성, 비교함으로서 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 두개저의 형태변수인 n-s-ba 및 n-s-ar각은 경추의 기준점 cv4ip, cv2ip, cv4tg 그리고 cv2ap의 수평, 수직적 위치 모두에 높은 통계적 유의성의 상관관계를 보였다($0.1\%$ 유의수준). 2. 두개저의 형태변수인 n-s-ba및 n-s-ar각은 안면구조에 있는 대부분의 기준점의 수평적 위치와 상관관계를 보였으나($1\%$ 유의수준), 수직적 위치는 통계적 유의성이 없었다($5\%$ 유의수준). 3. 두개저의 크기변수인 n-s, n-ba, n-ba및 n-ar의 크기는 두개안면구조내 기준점의 위치와 다양한 양상의 상관관계를 보였으나, 대체로 치아, 치조와 관련된 중안면구조의 수평, 수직적 위치와 상관관계가 높았다. 4. 두개저와 경추의 기울기가 이루는 자세변수인 NSL/CVT, NSL/OPT각은 두개안면구조내 기준점의 수평적 위치에 높은 상관성을 지니고 있었으며 통계학적 유의성이 인정되었으나($1\%$유의수준), 수직적 위치와는 통계적 유의성이 없었다($5\%$ 유의수준). 5. 진수평선(true horizontal line)과 경추의 기울기가 이루는 자세변수인 OPT/HOR 및 CVT/HOR각은 두개안면구조내 기준점의 수평, 수직적 위치 모두와 통계적으로 유의성이 인정되는 상관성을 보이지 않았다($5\%$ 유의수준). 6. 연조직에 존재하는 기준점의 수평, 수직적 위치는 모든 변수와의 상관성에서 대부분 경조직의 관련 기준점에 준하는 양상을 보였다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.389-403
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• 2008

서양인에 비해 한국인에서 호발 하는 III급 부정교합은 함몰된 중안모와 더불어 돌출된 하순과 하악골로 인해 기능적, 심미적, 심리적 문제를 야기하게 된다. 이러한 인종적 특성에 따른 발생 빈도의 차이에 따라 기존의 연구들은 주로 nasal airway 폐쇄와 II급 부정교합과의 관계에 대한 것이 대부분이었다. 또한 이러한 연구들은 자료 채득이 용이한 반면 2차원적 한계를 가지고 있는 측모 두부방사선 계측사진을 이용한 연구가 대부분이었다. 이에 본 연구는 III급 부정교합자와 정상교합자의 nasal airway의 형태를 3차원 전산화 단층촬영을 통해 얻어진 입체 영상으로 재구성한 모델을 이용하여 비교해 보고자 시행되었다. 연구 대상으로서 실험군으로 골격성 III급 부정교합으로 진단되어 악교정 수술을 위한 술 전 교정치료를 받기로 예정된 총 16명(남성 7명,여성 9명)과 대조군으로 임상적으로 정상적인 교합관계를 보이며 교정치료와 보철치료의 경험이 없는 정상 교합자 13명(남성 7명,여성 6명)을 선정 하였다. 두개골의 전산화 단층촬영(Computed Tomograph / CT)을 시행한 후 얻은 영상정보를 이용하여 nasal airway와 두개골의 3차원 입체영상을 제작하였다. 이러한 입체영상을 가지고 nasal airway의 절대적, 상대적 부피, 단면적의 비교를 시행하였으며 결과는 다음과 같았다. 1. 두 군 사이에 절대적 상기도 부피 비교에 있어서 실험군의 구인두 크기가 대조군에 비해 크게 나타났으며, 나머지 항목에서는 두 군 사이에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 2. 두 군 사이에 상대적 상기도 부피 비교에 있어서 실험군의 구인두 부피가 대조군에 비해 크게 나타났으며, 나머지 항목에서는 두 군 사이에 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 3. 두 군 사이에 구인두 폭경변화 양상은 유사하게 나타나 하방으로 갈수록 점점 감소하다 다시 증가하는 양상을 보였으며 모든 부위에서 대조군에 비해 실험군의 평균 폭경이 크게 나타났다. 4. 측면에서의 상기도 평균 기도 만곡도를 나타내는 그래프 상에 있어서 두 군 사이에 유사한 양상이 나타났다.