A5088240961- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Hand Gesture Recognition Systems
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Risk Perception and Management
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Oral and gingival health research
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Bone Metabolism and Diseases
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
University of Alberta
2016-2025
University of Alberta Hospital
2022-2025
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
2025
Misericordia Community Hospital
2017-2024
Covenant Health
2016-2024
Alberta Health Services
2016-2024
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
2006-2009
International House
2005
Objectives/Hypothesis The free flap reconstructive protocols of the jaws have been refined over years and presently are based on bone‐driven approaches that generally use lower border mandible or anterior surface maxilla as templates for reconstruction because these contours deemed important to eventual cosmetic outcomes patients. ultimate goal functional jaw reconstruction, however, is dental occlusion oral rehabilitation. purpose present study was evaluate Alberta technique (ART), which a...
Precisely designed jaw reconstruction rehabilitation (JRR) is important to the integrity of structure and oral functions. Advanced three-dimensional (3D) digital surgical design simulation (SDS) techniques have potential reduce time reconstructive dental treatment completion, thereby promoting early functional rehabilitation. This study investigated use SDS in JRR procedures.A retrospective chart review was conducted on adult head neck tumor (HNT) participants who completed with a fibular...
Head and neck cancers (HNCs) their surgical treatment can result in significant functional deficits including impaired masticatory function, dysphagia dysgeusia, among others. These contribute to nutritional weakening immune responses, increased post-surgical infections complications. This study assesses the impact of removable prosthetic restorations on habits edentulous patients who have undergone surgery for head cancer. included 44 oncology 20 healthy served as controls. All received...
Abstract Background The epidemiology, etiology, and management of head neck cancer are evolving. Understanding the perspectives priorities nonresearchers regarding treatment uncertainties is important to inform future research. Methods Using James Lind Alliance approach, patients, caregivers, clinicians responded a survey their unanswered questions about treating managing cancer. Distinct were extracted from responses sorted into themes. Uncertainties already answered in literature removed....
'The face is the mirror of mind', so said St Jerome. Patients affected by head and neck cancer have to deal not only with effects disease but also treatment for disease. This one which literally figuratively 'in your face'! And it a difficult hide. article attempts summarise its modalities as well defects creates. It will attempt explore elaborate on novel prosthodontic management techniques in advanced jaw reconstruction extraoral anatomical defects. The concept functional assessment...
Purpose: Treatment of maxillary defects, whether by prosthetic rehabilitation or surgical reconstruction, should aim to restore speech function and resonance balance. With the advent technology changing clinical practices related defect management, outcomes need be evaluated compared in order determine efficacy differing approaches. Materials Methods: One hundred four patients across three treatment groups for defects were included: 38 who treated with obturators (OBT group), 39 a standard...
Importance Restoration of dental occlusion and oral rehabilitation is the ultimate goal functional jaw reconstruction. Objective To evaluate prefabricated fibula flap (PFF) technique in occlusion-driven reconstruction for benign or previously treated malignant disease. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study was conducted from January 2000 to December 2019 at University Alberta Hospital Institute Reconstructive Sciences Medicine Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, among patients who underwent...
Aim:The aim of this review is to discuss the implications COVID-19 on various aspects dental care.Background: The pandemic had suspended practice globally for over 3 months.While being resumed cautiously, standard infection control protocols that were traditionally overlooked are now strictly implemented.Post-COVID-19, care expected see a drastic change in way it practiced.Review results: With view natural history and disease dynamics COVID-19, reports care, viz., patient triaging,...
The ideal jaw reconstruction involves the restoration and maintenance of continuity, relations, joint alignment, facial contour, and, most importantly, dental occlusal reconstruction. One essential requirements achieving a consistent functional outcome is to place bony in correct three-dimensional position as it relates other segments dentition. A protocol occlusion-driven prefabricated fibular free flaps that are customized patient with surgical design simulation (SDS)-planned...
Hypothesis Here, we aim to 1) expand the available evidence for use of machine learning techniques soft tissue classification after BCD surgery and 2) discuss implications such approaches toward development applications aid in monitoring. Background The application literature has become a large field study. One most commonly reported outcomes percutaneous bone-conduction device (BCD) is health. Unfortunately, around abutment as healthy versus not subjective process, even though decisions can...
Purpose: Treatment of maxillary defects, whether by prosthetic rehabilitation or surgical reconstruction, should aim to restore speech function and resonance balance. With the advent technology changing clinical practices related defect management, outcomes need be evaluated compared in order determine efficacy differing approaches. Materials Methods: One hundred four patients across three treatment groups for defects were included: 38 who treated with obturators (OBT group), 39 a standard...
Abstract The Alberta reconstructive technique (ART) is an innovative surgical procedure performed on patients undergoing primary jaw resection and reconstruction. ART was developed in collaboration with the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences Medicine Division of Otolaryngology—Head Neck Surgery, University Alberta.