Genioplasty
Key points • Genioplasty procedures are mostly performed as part of the orthognathic surgical correction of dentofacial deformities. • The clinical and radiographic assessment of the chin should, therefore, form…
Surgically Assisted Maxillary Expansion
Key points • The transverse dimension of the maxillomandibular complex must be evaluated, diagnosed, and addressed to achieve stability after orthognathic correction. • Orthopedic maxillary expansion (nonsurgical) is effective and…
Computer-Assisted Surgical Simulation for Concomitant Temporomandibular Joint Custom-Fitted Total Joint Reconstruction and Orthognathic Surgery
Key points • Temporomandibular joint conditions and dentofacial deformities commonly coexist. • Combined orthognathic and total joint reconstruction cases can be predictably performed in one stage. • The application of…
Implications of Sequencing in Simultaneous Maxillary and Mandibular Orthognathic Surgery
Key points • If one performs mandibular surgery first, rigid fixation is mandatory. • Counterclockwise rotation is easier to do when operating the mandible first. • Clockwise rotation is easier…
Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy Procedure and Technique
Key points • Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy is a useful osteotomy for mandibular setback and rotational movements of the mandible. • The correct placement of the osteotomy is critical to…
The Bilateral Sagittal Split Mandibular Ramus Osteotomy
Key points • Sound technical craft requires a consistent surgical routine. • Knowledge of the tips and traps associated with each surgical step makes surgical efforts occur smoothly. • Correct…
Le Fort III and Le Fort II Osteotomies
Key points • The Le Fort III osteotomy is a technique used in managing midfacial hypoplasia as often seen in syndromic patients. • The subcranial Le Fort III is the…
Le Fort I Osteotomy
Key points • The osteotomy design in a Le Fort I significantly impacts the ability to reposition the maxilla 3-dimensionally. • The surgical technique presented allows for efficiency in completion…
Techniques in Orthognathic Surgery
Steven M. Sullivan, DDS, Editor The historical evolution of orthognathic surgery is nothing short of remarkable. Had it not been for the inquisitiveness of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons who…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues September 2016 Upper Facial Rejuvenation Faisal A. Quereshy, Editor March 2017 Management of Mandibular Condylar Fractures Martin B. Steed, Editor Previous Issues September 2015 Adjuncts for Care of…
