Re-Examination of the Maxillary Vestibular Approach with Emphasis on Facial Mimetic Muscle Preservation
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Abstract
Introduction: The standard Keen's or the maxillary vestibular incision allows direct access to the zygomatico-maxillary complex with inadvertent transection of the facial muscles and more laborious visualisation of the zygoma. Materials and Methods: We describe modifications to the vestibular and Keen's technique, based on identification and re-orientation of the facial muscles as well as utilisation of anatomical gaps between the facial mimetic muscles. Conclusion: Our modifications are based on the principle of facial mimetic muscle identification, preservation and re-orientation to near normal anatomy.
First Page
534
Last Page
537
DOI
10.1007/s12663-023-02055-7
Publication Date
6-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Kudva, Adarsh; D’Souza, Charlene; Saha, Mehul; and Unadkat, Asmita, "Re-Examination of the Maxillary Vestibular Approach with Emphasis on Facial Mimetic Muscle Preservation" (2024). Open Access archive. 11329.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/11329
