ilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is commonly used n the correction of dentofacial deformities. However, in cases f facial asymmetry with a shift of the mandibular midline r occlusal cant, the condyle is displaced laterally by the ulling of the proximal segment medially when there is bony nterference between the proximal and distal segments after he osteotomy. When the gap between the pr...

PURPOSE The goal of this retrospective study was to examine whether utilization of condylar positioning devices in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy leads to long-term benefits for temporomandibular joint function as compared with the manual positioning technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS The joint function of 49 patients (98 joints) who underwent bilateral sagittal split osteotomy or bimaxillar...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to measure the anteroinferior changes and the degree of vertical changes to facilitate the prediction of treatment outcome in patients undergoing genioplasty only, genioplasty with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO), genioplasty, or BSSRO and Lefort I osteotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Serial cephalometry was performed on 25 patients at 1-year...

A sample of 267 patients with maxillary hyperplasia, a Class I or Class II/I occlusion and anterior vertical open bites, collected from three different institutions, was analysed regarding stability after surgical corrections. Skeletal and dento-alveolar stability of the maxilla, and positional changes of the mandible and of the incisors were evaluated. All patients underwent Le Fort I intrusio...