Main description:

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.

Contents:

List of authors vii Foreword ix Preface xi 1 Psychological considerations for the orthognathic patient 1 2 Dentofacial assessment 16 3 The treatment planning process 51 4 The role of orthodontics 62 5 Orthognathic technical procedures 80 6 Prediction planning 94 7 Basic orthognathic surgical procedures 111 8 High level osteotomies 146 9 Case reports 155 9.1 Class II, division 2 malocclusion 157 9.2 Vertical maxillary excess 160 9.3 Class III malocclusion 163 9.4 Mandibular asymmetry with 3D planning 166 9.5 Anterior open bite 170 9.6 Class II, division 1 with hypodontia 173 Index 177