Mandibular advancement means lower facial enlargement: a two-dimensional and three-dimensional analysis

Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is frequently deployed to treat class II malocclusion for both functional and esthetic purposes with expected changes on the profile. The goal of this study was to assess transversal changes in mandibular advancement by comparing 3D (three-dimensional) photogrammetric modifications and 2D (two-dimensional) radiographic enlargement.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 14, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicolas Sigaux, Ali Mojallal, Pierre Breton, Joris Giai, Aur élien Louvrier, Pierre Bouletreau Source Type: research