[Loss of substance of the lateral region of the face]. / Pertes de substance de la région latérale de la face.

The lateral region of the face is often exposed to trauma and may also be the site of tumor localization. Exeresis may lead to major tissue loss. We report several surgical techniques, from the most simple to more complicated, available for facial repair. Neighboring regions in the frontal or temporal area are used but a submental flap may also be useful.

[Progressive gingival recession: a 2-stage surgical technic]. / Récession gingivale progressive: technique chirurgicale en deux phases.

A technique for treating gingival recession which provides a means of achieving two objectives, interrupting the disease process and aesthetic covering of the exposed root, are described. A two step procedure is used: 1) a free submarginal gingival graft is positioned high enough to attach the gum, 2) the exposed root is covered with a bipediculated crown flap. A biological glue was used instead of suture after preparing the root surface with citric acid.

[Cherubism. Apropos of a major case]. / Le chérubisme. A propos d'un cas majeur.

Cherubism is a benign, hereditary giant-cell lesion located in the mandible and both maxillaries, which appears during childhood as a painless bilateral swelling, progressing until puberty and then receding spontaneously without normally requiring any treatment. In a previous publication, the authors had presented the case of three young children from the same Algerian sibship, who were eventually all operated when surgery proved to be necessary. The case published in this presentation is that of a young Italian girl presenting with a monstrous form of cherubism. In view of this malignant form, the authors decided to perform surgical treatment in several steps in order to decrease this abnormality as much as possible, considering the physical and psychological consequences reported.