Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery for correction of facial asymmetry: results of a randomised controlled clinical trial

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Mar;52(3):251-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.12.010. Epub 2014 Jan 10.

Abstract

In this randomised controlled clinical trial, 2 homogeneous groups of patients with facial asymmetry (n=10 in each) were treated by either classic or computer-assisted orthognathic corrective surgery. Differences between the 2 groups in the alignment of the lower interincisal point (p=0.03), mandibular sagittal plane (p=0.01), and centering of the dental midlines (p=0.03) were significant, with the digital planning group being more accurate.

Keywords: Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery; Facial asymmetry; Orthognathic planning.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anatomic Landmarks / surgery
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Computer Simulation
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
  • Female
  • Genioplasty / methods
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Incisor / pathology
  • Male
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Mandibular Osteotomy / methods
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Maxillary Osteotomy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Dental
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Photography / methods
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • User-Computer Interface
  • Young Adult