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.
Copyright © 2013 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anatomic Landmarks / surgery
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Cephalometry / methods
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Computer Simulation
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods
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Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
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Female
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Genioplasty / methods
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
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Incisor / pathology
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Male
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Mandible / pathology
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Mandibular Osteotomy / methods
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Maxilla / pathology
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Maxillary Osteotomy / methods
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Middle Aged
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Models, Dental
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Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Patient Care Planning
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Photography / methods
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Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
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Treatment Outcome
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User-Computer Interface
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Young Adult