BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to evaluate the treatment of patients developing a transverse jaw width discrepancy who exhibited class III malocclusion and/or facial asymmetry by a combination of mandibular constriction (MC) and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomies (IVROs). SUBJECTS AND METHODS In a retrospective study, functional results, postoperative complications, and skeleta...

PURPOSE Dentofacial deformities can be defined as defects in the growth and development of facial bones, mainly the maxilla and mandible. Such deformities can change the dimension and function of the pharyngeal airway space and orthognathic surgery is the treatment of choice. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the pharyngeal airway space after orthognathic surgery and test the abi...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Due to shortage of ICU beds in hospitals, knowing what kind of orthognathic surgery patients more need ICU care after surgery would be important for surgeons and hospitals to prevent unnecessary ICU bed reservation. PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to determine what kinds of orthognathic surgery patients would benefit more from ICU care after surgery. MATERI...

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