title: Preoperative and postoperative imaging evaluation of patients with maxillofacial deformities.
abstract: This article discusses the various imaging techniques that are most helpful in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome assessment of patients with maxillofacial deformities. Specific anatomic inter-relationships of which the radiologist should be aware are discussed to aid in communication with the treating physician. Imaging characteristics of specific maxillofacial deformities and common syndromes are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baylor College of Dentistry, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Wolford
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D005147:Facial Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007568:Jaw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed