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Dive Into the Lives of OMF Surgeons Around the World


Case Report: Enhancing Cleft Lip and Palate Outcomes with Presurgical Lip, Alveolus, and Nose Approximation (PLANA)
This case highlights the successful use of Presurgical Lip, Alveolus, and Nose Approximation (PLANA) in a male infant born at 39 weeks gestation with a right unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. The patient faced significant challenges, including a severe cleft deformity, feeding difficulties, and a cultural and language barrier with the parents. These factors made presurgical intervention essential to optimize outcomes for surgical repair.
Jessica Canallatos
Jul 153 min read


In the Heart of Africa, Humanitarian Mission in Angola:Transforming Lives in Lubango with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
This paper details a humanitarian mission to Lubango, Angola, undertaken by a team of Brazilian healthcare professionals in October 2024. The mission focused on providing essential medical and dental care, particularly in maxillofacial surgery, to an underserved population facing significant healthcare challenges. The team addressed a range of complex cases, including temporomandibular joint ankylosis, ameloblastoma, and NOMA, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and recons

Angelo Freddo
Jun 275 min read
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