Sequential changes of postoperative condylar position in patients with facial asymmetry.

CONCLUSIONS: The overall condylar position after an orthognathic surgery in patients with facial asymmetry was relatively stable at 1 year after surgery. However, the condyle on the affected side during the first 3 months after surgery should be carefully monitored for surgical stability. PMID: 27529733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27529733?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tyan S, Kim HH, Park KH, Kim SJ, Kim KA, Ahn HW Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

More News: CT Scan | Dentistry | PET Scan | Women