Background: This study evaluates the volumetric dimensional changes in the upper airway level of the nasopharynx and oropharynx and the stability of the tongue and hyoid bone after Lefort I…
Background and objectives: The purpose is to present and validate a new and innovative ‘surface to Cone-beam CT (CBCT)’ registration method to obtain a 3D virtual augmented model (AUM) of…
Background and objectives: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the potential of 3D image acquisition by means of the CBCT triple scan protocol to calculate 3D virtual mandibular…
Introduction: Distraction osteogenesis has become a mainstream surgical technique for patients with jaw deformities. It is a reliable method of correction with low relapse compared to conventional Osteotomies. Both hard…
Background and objectives: The orbital region is a significant aesthetic unit contributing to the facial aesthetics. There should be no sclera exposed either above or below the irises in neutral…
Background and objectives: Improvement of facial aesthetics is one of the main reasons for orthognathic surgery. In respect of aesthetics and also the assignment of personality traits skeletal dysgnathia patients…
Alar base widening and nasal tip upward movement are undesirable soft tissue changes taken place after maxillary orthognathic surgery. With the use of piezoelectric device (PED), maxillary anterior alveolar osteotomy…
Aims: To quantify dentofacial deformity as defined by clinical examination and cephalometric meaurements. To compare those opting for surgical and conservative treatment. To identify parameters that significantly correlate with treatment…
Introduction: The aim of the present paper is to access the aesthetic facial profile and outcome with orthognathic surgical procedures. The artistic aspect of orthognathic surgery has been developing for…
Aim of the study: Is to show the possibilities of correction deformities with surgical treatment, without pre-orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods: We have analyzed 103 patients operated in the Clinic…
Introduction: Dentofacial deformity affects the facial aesthetic which requires a combination of Orthodontics and Orthognathic surgery. The physical and psychosocial impact of deformity can profoundly affect the quality of life…
Background: Post-operative reported complications in orthognathic surgery are mainly local. General complications are scarce and usually respiratory. Objectives: To report three cases of orthognathic surgery patients, who developed extremely unusual…
Background and objectives: rhBMP-2 has been used in maxillofacial reconstruction since 2007 and appears to be one the most promising biomaterial. The main advantage was the shortening operation time, absence…
Purpose: This paper illustrates the use of ultrasonic bone cutting combined with endoscopy for all of the osteotomies in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME), which we renamed ultrasound endoscopic…
Introduction: Human masseter muscle fiber type properties associate with variations in vertical growth of the face, highlighting clinically significant relationships between musculoskeletal function and malocclusion. MYO1H is an unconventional myosin…
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of mandibular surgery, both BSSO an DO, on condylar head remodelling. Materials and methods: Using a retrospective study design…
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…
