Identifying an ideal attachment layer for smile reanimation, using a model platform for biomechanical analysis of facial palsy procedures
Contrary to common practice, SMAS had the least favorable attributes for a stable attachment for muscle transfer; full thickness bite can a reliable option for secure attachment while accompanied by attachment to different layers for nuanced outcomes.
Authors
- Alp Ercan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2467-5999)
- Evgenious Evgeniou
- J. T. Cheng
Institutions
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (TR)
- Cancer Research Center (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000013028
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00