Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
2018 ;40(1):24. 10.1186/s40902-018-0160-6.
Management of the paralyzed face using temporalis tendon transfer via intraoral and transcutaneous approach
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, 365, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-759 South Korea.
- 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chosun University Dental Hospital, 309, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-759 South Korea.
- 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, 309, Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-759 South Korea. msygood@chosun.ac.kr.
- KMID: 2431947
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-018-0160-6
Abstract
- Temporalis tendon transfer is a technique for dynamic facial reanimation. Since its inception, nearly 80 years ago, it has undergone a wealth of innovation to produce the modern operation. Temporalis tendon transfer is a relatively minimally invasive technique for the dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed face. This technique can produce significant and appropriate movement of the lateral oral commissure, more closely mimicking the normal side. The aim of this article is to review the technique of temporalis tendon transfer involving transferring of the coronoid process of the mandible with the insertion of the temporalis tendon via intra-oral and transcutaneous approach.
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