title: Stability of orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis: options and alternatives.
abstract: Relapse in orthognathic surgery is multifactorial and can be attributed to posttreatment growth, condylar changes, lack of rigid fixation, and muscle pull and function. Consideration of these factors can aide the surgeon in the decision-making process with regards to treatment options and alternatives. This article reviews the stability of various orthognathic movements using traditional osteotomies and fixation, and compares them to what is currently in the literature regarding distraction osteogenesis.
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. blsera2@email.uky.edu
authors: Bethany
authors: B
authors: Serafin
authors: Vincent J
authors: VJ
authors: Perciaccante
authors: Larry L
authors: LL
authors: Cunningham
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome