Does Clockwise Rotation of Maxillomandibular Complex Using Surgery-First Approach to Correct Mandibular Prognathism Improve Facial Appearance?

Current Trends in Orthognathic Surgery

“…As physicians become more aware and comfortable with the concept of surgery-first approach for the correct patient, the field will continue to evolve as we become more innovative in our approach to orthognathic surgery. While the most common contemporary indication is in the treatment of class III patients (Figure 5), there are expanding indications for the surgery-first approach, including patients with craniofacial differences, class II malocclusuions, and asymmetries [28][29][30][31][32][33][34]. One such pathology that has been more recently looked at is its role in the treatment of facial asymmetry cases.…”

“…Medicina 2023, 59, x FOR PEER REVIEW 6 of 16 approach, including patients with craniofacial differences, class II malocclusuions, and asymmetries [28][29][30][31][32][33][34]. One such pathology that has been more recently looked at is its role in the treatment of facial asymmetry cases.…”