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Excited to share my recent publication in the Facial Plastic Surgery Journal “Reshaping the Face and Neck via the Deep Plane Approaches is Appropriate for the More Youthful as Well as the More Aged Face." In this paper, we delve into the advancements in facial rejuvenation, particularly facial reshaping in deep plane facelifts and advanced neck contouring. These refined techniques are allowing us to achieve more natural, authentic results while enhancing overall aesthetic outcomes. As procedures become more intricate, the importance of developing tools to evaluate both results and risks has never been greater. A big thank you to my co-author, Neal Deot, for his invaluable contributions! #facialplasticsurgery #deepplanefacelift #neckcontouring #aesthetics #patientcare #plasticsurgery

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Today, I had the privilege of delivering a guest scientific lecture at Birkbeck, University of London (BBK Business School), under the chairmanship of Associate Professor Dr Benedetta Crisafulli and Muthu De Silva, Head/ Associate Dean of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange. My presentation focused on my PhD work at Amsterdam UMC and Health CASCADE! Specifically, I presented on the theoretical angle of co-approaches in public health research, which sparked a vibrant interdisciplinary discussion that brought together academic perspectives from psychology, healthcare and marketing/ business. Several key notions emerged from our discussions, such as: ➡️Paradoxical Theory in co-creation explores how inherent tensions within collaborative processes can drive innovation. This theory posits that the productive friction arising from diverse stakeholder objectives, expertise and expectations can stimulate creativity and adaptive problem-solving. ➡️The heterogeneity of value in co-creation highlights that it generates context-specific value shaped by stakeholders' perspectives rather than a single, uniform value. ➡️Whether co-creation should be considered a process, a method or both; particularly in public health research, where co-creation functions as a participatory process for generating collective solutions and as a method for engaging stakeholders at different research and policy stages. Thus, clarifying the role of co-creation in research design and practice is essential for effective implementation. ➡️The dimensions of co-creation, particularly how the intersections of value, process and stakeholder involvement influence the success of co-creation research projects, prompting an inquiry into whether co-creation should be conceptualised as a distinct theory or as part of a broader theoretical framework, which is salient for understanding the application of co-creation and integration across various academic and practical domains. ➡️The cross-sector value of co-creation, especially its growing importance at the intersection of health and marketing. The potential of co-creation to drive innovation is most evident when stakeholders from diverse sectors collaborate, leveraging shared expertise to create impactful and sustainable solutions. 🤝Always eager to present my work and engage in discussions about its relevance to the field and other research. If you are interested in collaborating, please reach out to me via email through this page: https://lnkd.in/eMxw-266. #PublicHealth #CoCreation #InterdisciplinaryResearch #ResearchInnovation #BBKBusinessSchool

“Is Apical or Coronal Bone More Important in Immediate Implant Placement, After Tooth Extraction?” Quick Review #244 - #dental #dentist #dentistry #dentalstudent #dentalschool #teeth #cavity #wisdomteeth #extraction #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #dentalimplant #dentalimplant #implants In immediate dental implant placement following tooth extraction, both apical and coronal bone play crucial roles, but apical bone is typically considered more critical for initial stability. Apical bone provides primary stability by engaging the implant in denser, untouched bone beyond the extraction socket. Coronal bone (at the crest of the alveolus) is essential for long-term success, particularly for soft tissue support and preventing marginal bone loss, but may not contribute as significantly to initial mechanical stability. Regarding the specific measurements: • Apical bone: It is generally recommended that there be at least 3-5 mm of apical bone beyond the extraction socket to ensure sufficient stability and primary fixation of the implant. • Coronal bone: A minimum of 1.5-2 mm of buccal (facial) bone thickness is often advised to maintain proper soft tissue support and prevent bone resorption over time. Inadequate coronal bone may increase the risk of marginal bone loss or gingival recession. Sources like Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and implant literature emphasize the need for good primary stability through apical bone engagement while also recognizing the importance of coronal bone for long-term peri-implant tissue health. References: 1. Bishara, M., & Kurtzman, G. M. (2017). Surgical and prosthetic considerations with immediate implant placement. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 38(7). Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/easBdCrM 2. Miloro, M., Ghali, G. E., Larsen, P. E., & Waite, P. (Eds.). (2022). Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (4th ed.). Springer 3. Kademani, D., & Tiwana, P. (2015). Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. W.B. Saunders Co. 4. ChatGPT. 2024.

Inclusivity in the OMS specialty shouldn’t simply mean social equity, it should be a primary tenet of practice for all surgeons to ensure effective health care for every one of our patients. Check out the recent ACOMS Review article, "Why Patient Inclusivity Is Important to the OMS Professional" in which Elda Fisher, MD, FACS, shares how inclusivity can be applied in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Read on: https://bit.ly/3XQnIBH

Congratulations to our AFS Limited lead Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Ashraf Messiha for his insightful presentation at the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The presentation compared complex cases of concomitant bimaxillary and TMJ replacements with staged procedures, offering valuable perspectives on surgical approaches and patient outcomes. A commendable contribution to advancing the field of maxillofacial surgery!

The next issue of the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery is now available – October 2024, Volume 52, Issue 10. Please follow the link to login and view the journal: https://lnkd.in/gt6Tn96w #maxillofacial

👉🏼 ScholarGPT's performance in oral and maxillofacial surgery 🤓 Yunus Balel 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eb8RuGDb 🔍 Focus on data insights: - 📊 Scholar GPT achieved an average Global Quality Scale

🌟 Spotlight: Steering Committee Member, Katrina 🌟 Introducing Katrina Messiha, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Fellow involved in the European Commission project Health CASCADE. Her doctoral research is focused on establishing conceptual and methodological principles for co-creation approaches in public health research. As this field continues to evolve, Katrina aims to develop core theory-based principles that can address health inequalities and complex, 'wicked' public health challenges through interdisciplinary research and policy development. Katrina brings a wealth of experience, having recently served as a visiting academic and policy researcher at EuroHealthNet as well as a visiting researcher at the University of Cambridge (Cambridge Public Health). ✨ Katrina, what motivates you to join our Amsterdam UMC - Participatory Research & Co-creation SIG steering committee? "As a steering committee member, I am motivated to guide the direction of our SIG by addressing the often fragmented and conceptually diffuse nature of terms like 'co-creation'. Participatory research, with its longer history, can provide valuable insights to enhance co-creation while co-creation can reinvigorate participatory research. I appreciate that this SIG brings together academics and other sectors of society, allowing for collaboration that transcends research fields, universities and countries, even with its focus on health. I am committed to moving the group away from siloed thinking and towards more cohesive, cross-disciplinary collaboration and effective knowledge sharing" - Katrina Messiha. #PublicHealth #CoCreation #InterdisciplinaryResearch #HealthInequalities #Collaboration

An Overview Calvarial Bone Grafts: Indications: - Maxillofacial Defects - Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - Orbital Floor Reconstruction - Frontal sinus augmentation. Advantages: - Autogenous (from the patient’s own body), minimizing rejection risk. - Osteogenic Potential promoting new bone formation. - Customizable Shape to fit specific defects. - Have rapid revascularization and limited resorption. Limitations and Disadvantages: The amount of available calvarial bone is restricted no cancellous bone use as cortical onlay. Contraindications: Previous Craniotomy: Avoid using areas previously accessed during cranial surgery. Thin Calvarium: In patients with thin skulls, alternative graft sources may be preferable. Surgical Approach: Harvesting: The parietal region (approximately 8 × 10 cm) is the preferred site, the skull is thickest in this area (average 6.3 mm) . Parietal bone can be accessed by either a coronal incision with wide elevation of the scalp (which is convenient when upper facial skeletal exposure is needed in the case of trauma) or through a linear incision directly over the donor site. Anatomical Landmarks - Avoid Danger Areas: Surgeons avoid midline and temporal regions to prevent complications , Superior sagittal sinus runs 5 mm parasagittal to the midline. To avoid injury to the superior sagittal sinus, harvest should be 2 cm away from midline and 2 cm away from thin squamous portion of temporal bone inferiorly. Complications: -Infection -Graft Mobility - Alopecia -Intracranial passage of instrumentation -Dural tear -Epidural hematoma -Subgaleal hematoma -Contour deformity and scarring.