title: Reliability and feasibility of prediction tracing in orthognathic surgery.
abstract: Review of 40 prediction tracings showed that 60% of these showed inaccuracy when compared with post-operative tracings. 33% of inaccurate prediction tracings were associated with inaccuracy of surgery. 83% of all prediction tracing for planning bimaxillary procedures and 40% of all prediction tracing for planning unimaxillary procedures were inaccurate. Some factors which may be responsible for inaccuracy of prediction tracing are discussed.
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Pospisil
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011897:Random Allocation