DYNAMIC REANIMATION FOR FACIAL PARALYSIS – A REVIEW

Authors

  • RATHISHREE Intern, saveetha dental collegeDepartment of oral and maxillofacial surgery, saveetha dental college, Saveetha university, Chennai.
  • DR. M.P.SANTHOSH KUMAR Reader, Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, saveetha dental college, Saveetha university, Chennai.

Keywords:

Facial Nerve, reanimation, facial paralysis, Nerve transfer, Free muscle transfer

Abstract

Facial nerve paralysis is a relatively common condition of the seventh cranial nerve affecting the population, causing esthetic, functional and psychological problems. With the advancement of technology many surgical techniques have been developed for treating patients with facial palsy. This article reviews about the surgical techniques in the management of patients with facial palsy for smile reconstruction. Also, it discusses about the etiology and clinical features of facial palsy, anatomy of smile, goals of reanimation, choosing the appropriate surgical option based on patient’s condition and its outcomes.

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Published

30.06.2015

How to Cite

RATHISHREE, & DR. M.P.SANTHOSH KUMAR. (2015). DYNAMIC REANIMATION FOR FACIAL PARALYSIS – A REVIEW. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 6(2), 1327–1334. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.net/index.php/journal/article/view/4353

Issue

Volume 6, Issue 2, 2015

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Review Articles

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