Introduction to Contemporary Orthognathic Surgery

This book draws from the authors' unique experiences as military surgeons to guide readers through orthognathic surgery from workup, planning, and maxillary and mandibular surgery to managing complications. Learn the best techniques and tips for performing Le Forts, bilateral sagittal split osteotomies, and maxillomandibular fixation. Adjunctive cosmetic surgeries, including genioplasty, are also reviewed. Throughout, the authors emphasize the critical thinking that informs medical decision making. This text is useful as both an introduction to orthognathic surgery for new residents and as a concise resource for staff and surgeons preparing for board examinations. Contents Chapter 01. The Evaluation Appointment Chapter 02. The Presentation Chapter 03. Orthodontics and Treatment Planning Chapter 04. The Process of Surgical Planning Chapter 05. The Day of Surgery: Preoperative Protocols Chapter 06. Maxillary Surgery Chapter 07. Mandibular Surgery Chapter 08. Genioplasty Chapter 09. Maxillofacial Cosmetics Chapter 10. Combined Temporomandibular Joint Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery Chapter 11. Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Chapter 12. Complications