Orthognathic Surgery: Principles, Planning and Practice

A comprehensive text on Orthognathic Surgery, detailing the principles, planning, and practice of surgical procedures to correct dentofacial deformities. The material spans topics including the mechanics of various osteotomies (like the Le Fort I and Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy), the resulting hard and soft tissue changes, and the crucial role of preoperative planning involving orthodontics, cephalometric prediction, and 3D imaging. Furthermore, the text addresses special considerations such as early intervention in growing patients, the management of conditions like craniofacial anomalies and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and the importance of postoperative care and stability.

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