M634: Orthognathic Surgery: Treatment Planning and Surgical Techniques

Abstract

Surgical techniques in orthognathic surgery have and will continue to undergo modifications and change in an effort to improve the quality of patient care and outcome. This program will present state-of-the-art surgical techniques and research results substantiating the efficacy of these surgical methods. The following modifications will be discussed: 1Genioplasty AAugmentation BTenon and mortise osseous genioplasty 2Anterior mandibular subapical osteotomy 3Mandibular body osteotomy 4Mandibular ramus sagittal split modifications ARamus and inferior border osteotomy BRigid fixation 5Maxillary osteotomy modification AMaxillary step osteotomy and rigid fixation BPorous block HA grafting 6Double jaw surgery ASelective alteration of the occlusal plane BSurgical sequencing of the maxilla and mandible CModel surgery modifications 7TMJ factors affecting orthognathic surgery outcomes