Definitive surgical correction of the deformity resulting from hemimandibular hyperplasia

Correction of facial asymmetry associated with vertical maxillary excess and mandibular prognathism by combined orthognathic surgery and guiding templates and splints fabricated by rapid prototyping technique

“…11,12 More importantly, the CAD/ CAM templates and splints help the surgeon to accurately place the jaws in the desired position according to the surgical plan. [13][14][15] For patients with vertical overgrowth of the semi-maxilla, the main objective is to level the maxillary occlusal plane. In traditional model surgery, repositioning of the maxillary cast on the articulator by a face-bow transfer and the manufacture of the intermediate occlusal splint are the most important steps in determining the maxillary position.…”

Modified channel retractor for the sagittal split ramus osteotomy: A technical note

“…Specifically, in most recent years, The Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery has published many papers reporting alterations in basic orthognathic surgical technique. These include novel methods of intubation (Ueki et al, 2004), new hardware systems (Iida et al, 2006;Nagasao et al, 2007), altering the steps of established orthognathic surgical procedures (Martinez-Lage et al, 2004;Ferguson, 2005), and new technologies and instruments for orthognathic surgery (Ueki et al, 2004;Mischkowski et al, 2006). This paper adds to those reports with the hope of maximizing the patient's functional and asthetic outcome following orthognathic surgery.…”

Facial asymmetry revisited: Part II–Conceptualizing the management

“…11 Additionally, miscellaneous modified surgical techniques for successful correction of varied presentations of asymmetry have also been documented in literature. [15][16][17][18] In recent years, surgery-first approach (SFA) has gained popularity and is being routinely employed for successful management of appropriately selected cases of asymmetric dentofacial deformities, by overcoming the disadvantages and inconveniences of the time consuming preoperative orthodontic treatment. 19 SFA enables almost complete elimination of presurgical orthodontic phase and offers the advantages of immediate correction of dentofacial deformities and soft tissue imbalances, overall reduction in treatment time, and addressal of chief complaint of the patient at the beginning of treatment, thus ensuring better patient compliance.…”