Optimizing Orthognathic Surgery Diagnosis, Planning, Procedures

A comprehensive guide to interdisciplinary treatment approaches for dysgnathia correction based on considerations of both orofacial function and facial esthetics. Written by international experts with over 30 years of surgical experience, this book shares valuable insights gained through close collaboration with orthodontists, dental practitioners, prosthodontists, ENT specialists, speech therapists, and more. The integration of intraoral distraction surgery into orthognathic procedures is explored with a special focus on severe cases. The wealth of treatment strategies and solutions presented within these pages will navigate readers through the intricate pathways of managing complex craniofacial malformations. This invaluable resource serves as an unwavering compass for the treatment of both simple and complex craniofacial malformations, guiding practitioners on their surgical journey, providing the knowledge, techniques, and insights needed to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve outstanding surgical outcomes. 1.450 images Contents: Part A Chapter 01. Guidelines for photographic documentation of dentofacial malformations Chapter 02. Initial documentation of a dentofacial malformation Chapter 03. Modified cephalometric analysis for prediction planning Chapter 04. Surgical planning for dentofacial malformation Chapter 05. Model operation Chapter 06. Surgical planning and methodology with splint creation Chapter 07. 3D virtual individualized treatment planning of orthognathic surgery: 10-step protocol Chapter 08. Computer-assisted planning and splintless maxillary positioning in complex maxillomandibular surgery Part B Chapter 09. The surgical processing of bones - yesterday - today - tomorrow Chapter 10. Le Fort I osteotomy Chapter 11. Maxillary segmentation after Le Fort I osteotomy Chapter 12. Transmaxillary septorhinoplasty Chapter 13. Mandibular sagittal split osteotomy Chapter 14. Transantral maxillary distraction Chapter 15. Transverse maxillary distraction Chapter 16. Transverse mandibular distraction Chapter 17. Horizontal mandibular distraction Chapter 18. Ramus distraction Chapter 19. Chin correction (genioplasty) Chapter 20. Chin wing osteotomy Chapter 21. Anterior mandibular segmental distraction osteogenesis Chapter 22. Anterior mandibular block rotation Chapter 23. Secondary septorhinoplasty Chapter 24. Bone harvesting from the iliac crest Chapter 25. Autologous fat grafting (lipofilling) Chapter 26. Nasal-upper lip complex Chapter 27. Zygomatic arch augmentation and reduction Chapter 28. Segment osteotomies Chapter 29. Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics: a treatment case Part C Chapter 30. Anesthesia in dysgnathia surgery