Orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment are required for patients with dentofacial deformities to obtain an ideal facial esthetic with good functioning. Recently, characterized by the surgery-first approach, an integrated orthodontic–surgical...
The aim of this research was to analyze the facial class, presence of malocclusion, and the mandibular plane and to relate this to the mandibular condyle position. A cross-sectional study in subjects under analysis for orthognathic surgery was done....
Background/Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the strain values (SVs) of masseter muscle activity in dentofacial deformities (DDs) using ultrasound elastography. Methods: The DD group consisted of 60 patients with dentofacial deformities with sk...
Background/Objectives: Non-functional oral habits, such as unilateral chewing, bruxism, and clenching, may exacerbate temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms and affect skeletal morphology in patients with dentofacial deformities. This study aimed...
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze the profiles of sphingosine (Sph), sphinganine (SPA), sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), and ceramides (C14 Cer, C16 Cer, C18:1 Cer, C18 Cer, C20 Cer, C22 Cer, C24:1 Cer, and C24 Cer), alo...
Background: Dentofacial deformities (DFDs) comprise heterogeneous sagittal, vertical, transverse, and asymmetry components, yet clinical severity is often summarized using isolated measurements. Objectives: To operationalize a reproducible composite...
9 February 2022
Our aim was to assess the impact of combined orthodontic–surgical treatment on patients’ oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) according to type of dentofacial deformities, by synthesizing the available evidence. Methods: Search wa...
Orthognathic surgery is used to modify anomalies in maxillomandibular position; this process can significantly affect the anatomy of the airway and cause functional changes. This study aims to define the impact of mandibular maxillary movement on the...
The treatment of patients with severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and associated skeletal discrepancies presents a complex challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It is widely recognized that TMDs can impact the stability and outco...
Contemporary computer-assisted technologies can support the surgical team in the treatment of patients affected by dentofacial deformities. Based on own experiences of 350 patients that received orthognathic surgery by the same team from 2007 to 2015...
Over 70% of patients suffering from dentofacial deformities mention esthetics as the biggest issue pushing them to look for orthodontic and orthognathic treatment. At present, several pieces of software for computer-aided surgery have been released o...
Background/Objectives: Dentofacial deformities may adversely affect facial aesthetics, oral function, psychological well-being, and social functioning. The Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) is a condition-specific instrument developed...
Background: Facial asymmetry in patients with dentofacial deformity is often associated with occlusal asymmetry, functional differences in mastication, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions. However, side-to-side differences in the stability o...
Individuals seeking orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery (OS) have a high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), but the relationship between TMD diagnoses and dentofacial deformities (DFDs) is still controversial. Ther...
Objectives: Titanium miniplates and screws are commonly used in the surgical management of dentofacial deformities. Despite the opinion of the biocompatibility of these bone fixations, some patients experience symptoms of chronic inflammation around...
Patients with geroderma osteodysplasticum (GO) often times have dentofacial deformities and benefit from orthognathic surgery. Because of generalized osteopenia, operations must be prepared even more meticulously than usual, and the higher risk of un...
Before orthognathic surgery, a thorough diagnosis of the maxillofacial structure is performed for combined orthodontic–surgical treatment planning. One of the tools that are used for this collaboration is the cephalometric radiograph. Cephalome...
This study aimed to compare the pre- and post-operative temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condylar position in dentofacial deformity (DFD) patients who had orthognathic surgeries using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). A retrospective study evaluatin...
Orthognathic surgery (OS) is a complex procedure commonly used to treat dentofacial deformities (DFDs). These conditions, related to jaw position or size and often involving malocclusion, affect approximately 15% of the population. Due to the complex...
Background: In the treatment of dentofacial deformities, miniplates and screws made of titanium and its alloys (Ti6Al4V) are currently used for osteosynthesis of bone segments, which is due to the high biocompatibility of these materials. Despite the...
Titanium is widely recognized for its biocompatibility and utility in maxillofacial and orthopedic surgery; however, its influence on bone remodeling biomarkers remains underexplored. This study investigates the effects of uncoated titanium plates on...
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the superior orbicularis oris muscle both in children surgically treated for bilateral complete cleft lip and palate (BCCLP) as well as in subjects without BCCLP....
The analysis aims at assessing the current trends in orthognathic surgery. The retrospective study covered a group of 124 patients with skeletal malocclusion treated by one team of maxillofacial surgeons at the University Hospital in Zielona Góra, Po...
This prospective cohort study aimed to assess changes in quality of life (QoL) for “orthodontic first” approach (OFA) and “surgery first” approach (SFA) patients. Sixty patients who underwent orthognathic surgery via either th...
To date, for the diagnosis of dentofacial dysmorphosis, we have relied almost entirely on reference points, planes, and angles. This is time consuming, and it is also greatly influenced by the skill level of the practitioner. To solve this problem, w...
Hemimandibular hyperplasia (HH) and elongation (HE) are the most common pathologies present in the mandible. Presented condylar hyperplasias have their own radiological and clinical features. In most cases, patients suffer from various forms of maloc...
With the growing demand for orthognathic surgery and other facial treatments, the accurate identification of anatomical landmarks has become crucial. Recent advancements have shifted towards using three-dimensional radiologic analysis instead of trad...
The aim of the study was to assess the risk of incidence of additional congenital dental anomalies in children with nonsyndromic cleft lip, alveolar and/without palate (CL/P). Hypodontia, hyperdontia and canines impaction was recognized. From patient...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate pretreatment osseous changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in orthognathic surgery patients using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to determine the distribution of the finding...
Background: The current high standards in orthognathic surgery demand surgical solutions that are both functionally effective and aesthetically pleasing. Our approach offers one for enhanced stability, attractiveness, and nerve protec...
Class III patients have classically been managed through monomaxillary techniques, mainly involving mandibular setback movements. More recently, according to the upper incisor to soft tissue plane (UI-STP) or Barcelona Line (BL) planning protocol, bi...
Background/Objectives: Mandibular counterclockwise (CCW) autorotation following maxillary repositioning is a common biomechanical consequence of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. However, its effect on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology remains...
Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained growing interest in the field of orthognathic surgery due to its potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, surgical planning, and treatment outcomes. This scoping review maps literature f...
Non-syndromic orofacial clefts encompass a range of morphological changes affecting the oral cavity and the craniofacial skeleton, of which the genetic and epigenetic etiologic factors remain largely unknown. The objective of this study is to explore...
The treatment of dentofacial deformities generally includes orthognathic surgery in which mandibular condyle changes following surgery are a common cause of relapse. This study investigated the changes in the mandibular condyle and related muscles to...
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of titanium implants (Ti6Al4V) on the surrounding tissues by analyzing the concentration of titanium particles, TNF-α, and caspase-3 in patients treated for jaw fractures and dentofacial deformiti...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) defects primarily arise from congenital malformations, bony ankylosis, and radical tumor resection. As a pivotal structure for regulating maxillofacial development and maintaining stomatognathic homeostasis, the anatomic...
Objective: Orthognathic surgery (OGS) is a surgical intervention that corrects dentofacial deformities through the movement of maxillary and mandibular segments to achieve adequate masticatory function, joint health, and facial harmony. However, some...
Background: Patients with a triad of severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathologies, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and dentofacial deformities often experience significant functional and aesthetic impairments. A combination of total TMJ reconstruc...
AI is included in a lot of different systems. In facial surgery, there are some AI-based software programs oriented to diagnosis in facial surgery. This study aims to evaluate the capacity and training of models for diagnosis of dentofacial deformiti...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the cost-effectiveness of the surgery-first and orthodontic-first approaches in Thai patients with dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery. Methods: This retrospective cohort study...
Background and Objectives: irregularities in the growth and development of the jawbones can lead to misalignments of maxillary and mandibular structures, a complex condition known as skeletal malocclusion, one of the most common oral health problems....
21 October 2026
Background: The use of artificial intelligence remains limited in the field of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. The purpose of this article is to determine whether public-access AI has the potential to accurately diagnose and propose treatment plans in p...
Background and Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting medicine by improving healthcare delivery and simplifying diagnostic and therapeutic processes. Text-guided inpainting is a promising tool in orthofacial surgery for ge...
The use of natural products as alternatives to traditional pharmacological treatments in orthodontics is gaining interest due to their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from clin...
Maxillary deficiency, a common transversal dentofacial deformity, affects aesthetics and function. Timely intervention during adolescence is crucial, as the growth potential of the maxilla provides an opportunity to optimize treatment outcomes. This...
7 January 2013
Aim Acceptable facial aesthetics is a common desire among patients presenting with dentofacial deformities planning to undergo orthognathic surgeries. Thus, professionals must be alert to their patients’ complaints as well as their desires regarding...
Background: Mandibular advancement is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the treatment of mandibular retrognathia and Class II dentofacial deformities; however, large advancements impose increased mechanical demands on fixation systems. Desp...
Despite the evident benefits of the modern surgery-first orthognathic surgery approach (reduced treatment time, efficient tooth decompensation, and early improvement in facial esthetics), the challenge of the surgical-occlusion setup acts as a hinder...
Orthognathic surgery is indicated to modify the position of the maxillomandibular structure; changes in the mandibular position after osteotomy can be related to changes in the position of the mandibular condyle in the articular fossa. The aim of thi...
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