How orthognathic surgery affects TMJ symptoms and dysfunction is controversial. Some authors state that orthognathic surgery alone helps to decrease TMJ symptoms, while others consider that this procedure can cause…
Complication after extraoral vertical and intraoral oblique osteotomy have been reported but not in a comprehensive manner. Although intuitively the profile of complications after Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy (IVRO) would…
Objectives: The objective of the current study is to quantify the postoperative 3D morphologic changes of condyles using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and evaluate the subsequent effects on skeletal…
Background: Traditionally, landmarks are used as reference to plan correction of facial asymmetry. However, there are errors associated with the landmarks and doubts exist as to whether the landmarks can…
Purpose: To illustrate the use of a method that has been developed to assess the facial bone symmetry in 3D using no landmark. Patients and methods: The program is based…
Aims: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted to determine the efficacy of high dose intravenous betamethasone on neurosensory disturbances, facial oedema and pain in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO)….
The use of resorbable plates and screws in fixation of osteotomies in orthognathic surgeries has increased considerably due to advantages of this kind of material, compared to titanium. However, the…
Assessing patient outcomes guides our surgical practice. In order to determine our performance as an orthognathic service, our standardised survey was used to explore the patient’s motivations, expectations and experience…
Background and objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and clinical performance of biodegradable osteosynthesis versus titanium osteosynthesis in maxillofacial surgery. Methods: This RCT was performed…
Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion consists of a surgical liberation of the sites of resistance combined using orthopaedic forces. Most technical descriptions advocate the use of general anaesthesia with hospital…
