Background and objectives: Traditional orthognathic treatment comprises a variable length of presurgical orthodontics, surgery itself and a relatively constant period of postoperative orthodontics. Alternatively, the so-called ‘surgery first’ (SF) approach…
Background and objectives: New technologies allow maxillary 3-D repositioning, however, the maxillary widening stability is unpredictable, with severe intermolar contraction post-surgically. We believe the key in maxillary widening stability is…
Dentofacial deformities (DFD) can be defined as defects in the growth and development of facial bones, mainly the upper and lower jaws. It may affect the function or development of…
Maxillary transversal deficiency is characterized by unilateral or bilateral posterior cross-bite, crammed and rotated teeth, and narrow palate, and its treatment is surgically assisted maxillary expansion for adult patients. This…
Overview: Feature of the surgical treatment of patients with different classes of dentofacial anomalies is the movement of a tissues complex for achieving an optimal balance with function and aesthetics….
Introduction: Inverted “L” osteotomy mainly used for syndromic patients with short ramus, orthognathic surgery complications and important mandibular advancement with counterclockwise rotation. Patients and methods: We present our experiencie of…
Objectives: To study the possible morphologic changes in the nose after subnasal modified Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy to correct class 3 dentofacial deformities in patients with considered normal nasal…
The correction of developmental and acquired facial deformities demands an accurate surgical plan. In some cases, however, traditional methods of planning may fail due to inherent limitations, as the incapability…
Introduction: Orthognathic surgery is the surgical treatment of dentofacial anomalies. Much of the success of this surgery depends on the subjective opinion of patients. Objectives: To study the satisfaction of…
Background and objectives: Many reports have described neurosensory disturbances on Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) after mandibular Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO). Paresthesia after BSSO has been reported between 12.5% and…
