Degradation of the scaffold did not induce higher inflammatory response compared to the control yet it induced more osteoclast activity.

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare fabrication of commonly used three-dimensional (3D) models with original multislice computed tomography (MSCT) scan data for accuracy and precision in reconstruction surgery.Methods: MSCT data from 10 samples are processed and manufactured to be 3D models. Both groups are then measured and analyzed for the purpose of comparison. Results:The average mandibular measurement difference between 3D models and MSCT scans is 0.26 mm more <2%. The final results of the comparison reveal high accuracy in 3D models compared to MSCT scan data. Conclusion:The 3D model could be considered as surgical guidance for maxillofacial reconstruction surgery since it yields highly accurate results.

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Background: Pleomorphic adenoma considered as the most common benign tumour of the parotid gland. The most effective treatment for this lesion is a surgical excision. Superficial parotidectomy is considered to be gold standard for benign tumours localised in superficial parotid lobe but has higher complication rate. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse surgical outcome of superficial parotidectomy on the treatment of pleomorphic adenoma. Methods: Clinical records on a 3-year period of 15 patients were analysed for surgical outcome characteristics. Findings: On this review, tumour recurrence was found on one patient (6.67%), four patients (26.67%) with auricular numbness, three patients (20%) with facial nerve palsy, one patient (6.67%) with Frey's syndrome. The surgical complication was higher on the tumours with diameter >4 cm. Conclusion: Superficial parotidectomy is favourable as surgical approach on pleomorphic adenoma localised in superficial parotid lobe in certain condition.