Mandibular surgery: technologic and technical improvements

Alan S Herford; Dale E Stringer; Rahul Tandon

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2014.08.004

Mandibular surgery: technologic and technical improvements

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Nov;26(4):487-521. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.08.004. Epub 2014 Oct 23.

Authors

Alan S Herford¹, Dale E Stringer², Rahul Tandon³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Loma Linda, CA, USA. Electronic address: aherford@llu.edu.
² Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
³ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.

PMID: 25438881
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.08.004

Abstract

The ability of surgeons to use advanced techniques can significantly improve both surgical outcome and patient satisfaction. Surgical evolution in mandibular orthognathic surgery is no exception, because advancements have aided both surgical planning and technique. It is important for clinicians to be aware of the historical progression of improvements in this technique and appreciate the technologic advancements as they are happening. Computer-driven surgical planning is becoming increasingly popular, providing surgeons and patients with the ability to adjust to intraoperative and postoperative variations. By using these capabilities, clinicians are now able to give patients the best possible outcomes.

Keywords: Distraction osteogenesis; Orthognathic mandibular surgery; Temporary anchorage devices; Virtual surgical planning.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Computer-Aided Design
Craniofacial Abnormalities / surgery*
Humans
Mandibular Diseases / surgery*
Occlusal Splints
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / trends*
Osteogenesis, Distraction
Patient Care Planning
Surgery, Computer-Assisted
Suture Anchors