Mylohyoid advancement flap for closure of composite oral cavity defects

Sawhney, Raja; Young, Lindsay; Ducic, Yadranko

doi:10.1002/lary.22332

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“…The procedure is used in many cases previously requiring closure by free flap. It has advantages of quick restoration of oral alimentation and minimal donor site morbidity (Sawhney et al, 2011). Indeed, the mylohyoid is frequently considered a useful structure for covering facial defects because of its good vascular supply (Faltaous & Yetman, 1996;Aszmann et al, 1998;Cheng & Bui, 2014;Zdilla, 2014).…”

Section: Hemorrhagementioning

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Mylohyoid Muscle Revisited: Anatomic Features with Clinical Implications in Dentistry

et al. 2022

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The mylohyoid muscle, one of the suprahyoid group, forms the floor of the mouth. Its main function is swallowing. It is a margin between the sublingual and the submandibular spaces and is important in the pathway of oral and maxillofacial infection. In prosthodontics, it is one of anatomic landmarks that limits the lingual margin of the mandibular denture. Currently, the muscle receives much interest in the fields of maxillofacial reconstruction and rejuvenation. The hemorrhagic issue around the mandibular lingual region is usually involved with the mylohyoid especially in the dental implant installation. This review covers anatomic features of the mylohyoid muscle with diverse clinical implications.

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