Handbook of Orthognathic Treatment: A team approach

This handbook provides a short, contemporary text on the management of dentofacial deformities. The importance of a well organised, inter-disciplinary approach is emphasised throughout and the following key areas are presented:

• A detailed account of the role of the psychologist, from initial assessment through to post-operative support.
• A systematic approach to dentofacial assessment, including a section on diagnostic records and an overview of cephalometry.
• A logical step-by-step approach to treatment planning, emphasising the interactive thought process required when setting orthodontic and surgical objectives.
• The fundamentals of surgical orthodontics, with the scope and limitations of orthodontic appliances clearly explained for each phase of treatment.
• A description of orthognathic technical procedures and how potential errors can be minimised in order to improve the accuracy of model surgery.
• An account of how to carry out photo-cephalometric profile prediction planning, including a critique of the method.
• A detailed description of the full range of mandibular and maxillary orthognathic surgical procedures, including indications and complications.
• A chapter on higher-level osteotomies for the treatment of more severe craniofacial abnormalities is included for completeness.
• A series of six contrasting case studies.

There is an emphasis on the technological advances that are rapidly enabling the global paradigm shift from 2D to 3D planning.

Content:
Chapter 1 Psychological Considerations for the Orthognathic Patient (pages 1–15):
Chapter 2 Dentofacial Assessment (pages 16–50):
Chapter 3 The Treatment Planning Process (pages 51–61):
Chapter 4 The Role of Orthodontics (pages 62–79):
Chapter 5 Orthognathic Technical Procedures (pages 80–93):
Chapter 6 Prediction Planning (pages 94–110):
Chapter 7 Basic Orthognathic Surgical Procedures (pages 111–145):
Chapter 8 High Level Osteotomies (pages 146–154):
Chapter 9 Case Reports (pages 155–175):