Perspective Chapter: Treating Facial Asymmetries – Significant Points to Take into Consideration for Optimal Results
<p id="p1">Facial asymmetry (FA) poses a challenge in craniofacial diagnosis and treatment planning and it is most frequently associated with Class III skeletal malocclusion. Severe facial deformities require a combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery. However, traditional techn...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89739 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Facial asymmetry (FA) poses a challenge in craniofacial diagnosis and treatment planning and it is most frequently associated with Class III skeletal malocclusion. Severe facial deformities require a combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery. However, traditional techniques for orthognathic surgery planning have considerable limitations, while three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques have been developed in order to overcome the limitations of two-dimensional techniques. The advent of cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) allowed the examination of the anatomical structure in multiplanar views leading to a more accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of FA. Appropriate and detailed assessment and quantification of the differences between the right and left side of the face are essential for the diagnosis and treatment planning, resulting in ideal facial esthetics and functional results in orthognathic surgery. Significant points and details to take into consideration for correcting facial asymmetries will be presented in this chapter.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-201-3 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.113398 |