Orthognathic surgery and aesthetics: planning treatment to achieve functional and aesthetic goals

Br J Orthod. 1993 May;20(2):93-100. doi: 10.1179/bjo.20.2.93.

Abstract

Computerized video imaging is a valuable adjunct for communication with patients and planning orthognathic surgical treatment. The incorporation of adjunctive soft tissue procedures to enhance the final aesthetic result of orthognathic surgery is a valuable addition to the orthodontic and orthognathic treatment plan. This paper presents the use of video imaging techniques in the planning and execution of comprehensive functional and aesthetically orientated orthodontic and surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Chin / surgery
  • Cleft Palate / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Esthetics*
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Malocclusion / surgery*
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Maxilla / abnormalities
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Retrognathia / surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques
  • Video Recording*