title: Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery for correction of facial asymmetry: results of a randomised controlled clinical trial.
abstract: In this randomised controlled clinical trial, 2 homogeneous groups of patients with facial asymmetry (n=10 in each) were treated by either classic or computer-assisted orthognathic corrective surgery. Differences between the 2 groups in the alignment of the lower interincisal point (p=0.03), mandibular sagittal plane (p=0.01), and centering of the dental midlines (p=0.03) were significant, with the digital planning group being more accurate.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Italy. Electronic address: giacomoderiu@yahoo.it.
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Riu
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Silvio Mario
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Meloni
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baj
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Corda
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Damiano
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Soma
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tullio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D059925:Anatomic Landmarks / Q000601:surgery; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D003198:Computer Simulation; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D063172:Genioplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D063168:Mandibular Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D063166:Maxillary Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D003765:Models, Dental; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Computer-assisted orthognathic surgery; Facial asymmetry; Orthognathic planning