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…
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…
The aim of this job is to evaluate a method to predict the chin alterations throughout the predictive tracings and model surgery in bimaxillary surgeries, without genioplasty procedures. Twenty-seven patients…
This study evaluated the postoperative stability after Obwegeser II osteotomy (transoral angle osteotomy, first reported by Obwegeser 1973) for severe prognathism or open bite. The 43 patients who underwent Obwegeser…
Summary: The two-stage study analyzed the correlation between lower face proportions and facial aesthetics in patients with II class of malocclusion evaluated by lay people. Background and objectives: One hundred…
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate upper airway changes in patients with skeletal class II and class III malocclusion following orthognathic surgery. These patients underwent either bimaxillary…
Background and objectives: Designing of osteotomies requires meticulous planning and execution including thorough knowledge of art, craft, mathematics and surgical skills to achieve the desired objectives. Pioneer and contemporary maxillo-facial…
Besides functional improvement the aesthetic outcome is a major concerns of patients undergoing orthognatic surgeries. As a consequence the simulation of the soft-tissue development became a standard procedure in planning…
