Abstract
The following elements must be considered when assessing hemi- or bilateral mandibular asymmetry morphologically: • Mandible length. • Lower jaw shape and size. • Volume of the mandible/hemimandibles.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Illustrated Manual of Orthognathic Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Osteotomies of the Mandible |
Editors | Peter Kessler , Nicolas Hardt , Kensuke Yamauchi |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 253-255 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031069789 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031069772 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Facial asymmetry
- Flaring
- Inverted vertical ramus osteotomy—IVRO
- Mandibular rotation
- Sagittal split—BSSO
- Surgical alternatives
- Temporomandibular joint—TMJ
- Vertical and horizontal mandibular rotation