Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis causes significant functional and aesthetic impairment. Treatment is often complex and results lack predictability. Among its multiple etiologies, trauma during infancy (often with undiagnosed lesions) may…
Orthognathic surgery is largely a cosmetic procedure from the patient’s perspective. This creates several unique issues including subjective expectations of patients based on notions that maybe non-realistic in practice. The…
Background/objectives: Le Fort I osteotomy permits a three dimensional reposition of the maxilla. Greater movements (<5 mm) are associated with higher rates of complications, including malunion and relapse. The use…
Background/objectives: The dentofacial deformities are related to deviations from normal facial proportions and changes in dental relationships and may result in aesthetic maxillo-mandibular alterations. The nose is an important aesthetic…
Facial asymmetries are considerably rare deformities requiring comprehensive approach in planning and treatment. The study included 44 patients treated between 2001 and 2010. Data were collected regarding gender, age, type…
Purpose: Presenting a surgical technique to control the nasal width during LF I type osteotomy, and clinical evaluation of this technique. Materials and methods: In a prospective study a novel…
The TADs were introduced into the orthodontic world to make it possible to treat patients lacking sufficient teeth for conventional anchorage. Later the TADs were used to avoid the effect…
Background: Class II skeletal malocclusions with maxillary protrusion in particular cases are an indication of maxillary push back. When a Le Fort I is performed with (or without) bilateral sagittal…
The mandibular basal or osteotomy or Chin Wing osteotomy, is an innovative technique initially described by Albino Triaca in 2009, and later popularized by Cesar Guerrero, for the management of…
Introduction: Orthognathic surgery often requires intermaxillary fixation with wires or elastics. Nausea and vomiting are common (40–50%) despite of antiemetic drugs. Target: Check if the nasogastric tube is effective in…
