This book is unique. It deals primarily with and brings together a wide-ranging group of essays spanning more than half a century's worth of research done by Bernard G Sarnat. Much of this historical review remains significant and germane today. Some material antedates the emergence of the specialties of craniofacial biology, craniofacial surgery, and bone biology, while many of the reports preceded the period of molecular biology. This book thus represents a fundamental pioneering contribution to a representative portion of the specialties.Building on past data reported by Sarnat, James P Bradley contributes significantly to the present by including recent works which cover issues dealing with stem cell, tissue regeneration and tissue engineering research. In addition, appropriately selected clinical work is included — a result of the further development and maturity of the specialties. And what does the future hold? No doubt unpredictable gigantic advances.The purpose of this selective, organized, and limited review, analysis, and summary of personally conducted experiments is to relate certain aspects of differential growth and change and nonchange to age, sites, rates, factors, and mechanisms. In many instances, correlations are made between research findings and clinical practice, and this retrospective study brings all of them together.

Craniofacial Surgery offers a comprehensive update on most aspects of craniofacial surgery. It covers not only the latest surgical techniques for craniofacial anomalies, but also the basic science including genetics and molecular biology behind these anomalies. Most importantly, this resource features a multi-disciplinary approach, with experts in the areas of plastic surgery and neurosurgery collaborating to provide a more complete view of the management of patients with craniofacial anomalies. Features authors and contributors who are recognized leaders in their respective fields, with multiple experiences and viewpoints - providing the reader with both authoritative and comprehensive information Covers both time-tested and the latest innovative surgical techniques Basic science chapters emphasize and highlight: skull and facial development (embryology and morphogenesis), genetics of common anomalies, and the latest advances and techniques in molecular biology as they pertain to craniofacial anomalies Covers the fields of embryology, genetics, molecular biology, biomaterials, and biomechanics since advances in treatment are evolving from macroscopic manipulation to microscopic Clinical chapters emphasize and highlight: collaboration between multiple specialties (plastic surgery, neurosurgery, radiology) necessary for successful treatment and the latest technological advances and biomaterials used in craniofacial surgery, including bone substitutes, the latest fixation techniques, endoscopic surgery techniques and distraction osteogenesis techniques Features extensive illustrations of anomalies and techniques to aid in understanding concepts and treatments

Ch. 1. Introduction -- pt. I. The lower face. ch. 2. Growth pattern of the pig mandible. ch. 3. Mandibular condylectomy in young monkeys. ch. 4. Mandibular condylectomy in adult monkeys. ch. 5. Temporalis muscle and coronoid process. ch. 6. Fractured mandible and incisor. ch. 7. The temporomandibular joint. ch. 8. Condylar tumors. ch. 9. Overgrowth of coronoid processes. ch. 10A. Surgery of the mandible : some clinical and experimental considerations. ch. 10B. The mandible : clinical considerations -- pt. II. The midface. ch. 11. Osteology of the rabbit face. ch. 12A. Normal growth of the suture. ch. 12B. Rabbit snout after extirpation of the frontonasal suture. ch. 13. Growth pattern of the nasal bone region. ch. 14. Rabbit nasal septum. ch. 15. Growth of multiple facial sutures. ch. 16. Maxillary sinus. ch. 17. The palate. ch. 18. The midface : clinical considerations -- pt. III. The orbit and eye. ch. 19. Osteology of the orbit. ch. 20. Deceleration of growth of the orbit. ch. 21. Orbital volume after increase of orbital contents. ch. 22. The eye. ch. 23. The upper face and orbit : clinical considerations -- pt. IV. Tooth development and associated conditions. ch. 24. Tooth development. ch. 25. Effects of hibernation on tooth development. ch. 26. Yellow phosphorus and teeth. ch. 27. Anodontia. ch. 28. Ameloblastoma. ch. 29. Congenital syphilis. ch. 30. Enamel hypoplasia -- pt. V. The cranium. ch. 31A. The skull base, sutures, and long bones. ch. 31B. Cranial sutures : clinical considerations -- pt. VI. Some lessons learned. ch. 32. Differential growth and healing of bones and teeth. ch. 33. Sutural growth. ch. 34. Effects and noneffects of personal environmental experimentation on postnatal craniofacial growth. ch. 35. Interstitial growth of bones. ch. 36. Some methods of assessing growth of bones. ch. 37. Cartilage and cartilage implants -- pt. VII. Public health aspects. ch. 38A. The teeth as recorders of systemic disease. ch. 38B. Rickets. ch. 38C. Congenital syphilis. ch. 38D. Sickle cell anemia. ch. 38E. Oral and facial cancer. ch. 38F. Oral occupational disease

Part of the best-selling Operative Techniques series, Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications and what outcomes to expect. This stand-alone book offers focused, easy-to-follow coverage of injuries and diseases afflicting the craniofacial region, all taken directly from the larger text. It covers nearly all plastic surgery operations for this area that are in current use, and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice.

Recent advances in both scanning instruments and supporting software have made intraoperative 3D imaging a reality in today’s plastic and reconstructive surgery. Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery provides authoritative, state-of-the-art information on when and how to apply technologies such as virtual planning, stereolithography, and navigation in the practice of craniofacial surgery. This unique, clinically focused title discusses the history and evolution of current techniques, extensively covers the application of current technologies, and includes multidisciplinary perspectives throughout, providing a comprehensive, holistic view of this important topic. Follows a standard format in each chapter: history of the topic, current literature and applications, key steps and techniques of virtual planning and navigation (with video), and pearls/pitfalls shared by a master surgeon with expertise in each particular area. Includes preoperative photographs and postoperative results, radiological and computerized imaging, and clinical photos throughout. Covers potential complications to be aware of in the postoperative period. Offers expert perspectives on computer-assisted planning from surgeons, physicists, engineers, and other industry leaders. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Craniofacial Surgery offers a comprehensive update on most aspects of craniofacial surgery. It covers not only the latest surgical techniques for craniofacial anomalies, but also the basic science including genetics and molecular biology behind these anomalies. Most importantly, this resource features a multi-disciplinary approach, with experts in the areas of plastic surgery and neurosurgery collaborating to provide a more complete view of the management of patients with craniofacial anomalies. Features authors and contributors who are recognized leaders in their respective fields, with multiple experiences and viewpoints - providing the reader with both authoritative and comprehensive information Covers both time-tested and the latest innovative surgical techniques Basic science chapters emphasize and highlight: skull and facial development (embryology and morphogenesis), genetics of common anomalies, and the latest advances and techniques in molecular biology as they pertain to craniofacial anomalies Covers the fields of embryology, genetics, molecular biology, biomaterials, and biomechanics since advances in treatment are evolving from macroscopic manipulation to microscopic Clinical chapters emphasize and highlight: collaboration between multiple specialties (plastic surgery, neurosurgery, radiology) necessary for successful treatment and the latest technological advances and biomaterials used in craniofacial surgery, including bone substitutes, the latest fixation techniques, endoscopic surgery techniques and distraction osteogenesis techniques Features extensive illustrations of anomalies and techniques to aid in understanding concepts and treatments