Present Research Projects and Interest

Zygoma-complex fracture, reduction and stability by means of miniplate osteosynthesis over the malar process, without any extemal facial incisions
Long-term infection with facial fractures
Long-term occlusal stability with facial fracture
Unique locally-developed biomechanical laboratory test apparatus for the evaluation of rigid fixation consepts in the treatment of jaw fractures
Development and biomechanical stability testing of newly-patented plates and screws for use in internal rigid fixation

Artificial TMJ prosthesis, titanium-coated with titanium-nitride, for the end-stage TMJ cases, long-term results and redesigning

The surgical management of OCSI and new designs
The pitfalls in the surgical and prosthetic management of the OCSIs
The long-term results of implanto-orthognathic reconstructive surgery: implant loss and replacement
Comparison of different implant-systems in the same host

Computerized application of the profilocephalometric analysis [with JA Pretoriusj
Modification of the sagittal split osteotomy for prevention of intra-alveolar nerve injury
Osteotomy for various implanto-orthognathic reconstructive surgeries, and the long-term success

Surgical modification of Broadbent procedure in the bilateral cleft lip for a better aesthetic appearance
The long-term appearance of children treated surgically by the unilateral anatomical lip plasty

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