Reinnervation is effective in the management of UVFP, although the specific method may be dictated by anatomical limitations. Prospective studies utilizing uniform and consistent outcome parameters are necessary.
These results in conjunction with other presenting circumstances, such as delay in presentation, can assist the surgeon treating patients with maxillofacial injury in recognizing interpersonal violence against women.
Based on our series, the intraoral technique with a midline incision avoiding disruption of the mentalis muscle is recommended for its ease, simplicity, patient satisfaction, low complication rate, and circumvention of an external scar. The external approach should be considered in cases that require a very large implant.
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