Innervation of the Temporalis Muscle: Anatomical Study and Clinical Implications in Smile Reconstruction Techniques

Objectives: The temporalis muscle flap is regaining popularity for facial reanimation since recent modifications have improved its efficacy as a single-stage technique. Nevertheless, in all these procedures, the deep temporal nerve innervating the muscle is not visualized. Thus, the purpose of this...

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Published in:	Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Main Authors:	Allen Wei-Jiat Wong, Bien-Keem Tan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2022-07-01
Subjects:	facial reanimation facial paralysis smile reconstruction temporalis muscle deep temporal nerve
Online Access:	https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jprs/1/2/1_2021-0039/_pdf/-char/en