title: Mandibular surgery: technologic and technical improvements.
abstract: The ability of surgeons to use advanced techniques can significantly improve both surgical outcome and patient satisfaction. Surgical evolution in mandibular orthognathic surgery is no exception, because advancements have aided both surgical planning and technique. It is important for clinicians to be aware of the historical progression of improvements in this technique and appreciate the technologic advancements as they are happening. Computer-driven surgical planning is becoming increasingly popular, providing surgeons and patients with the ability to adjust to intraoperative and postoperative variations. By using these capabilities, clinicians are now able to give patients the best possible outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Loma Linda, CA, USA. Electronic address: aherford@llu.edu.
authors.forename: Alan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Herford
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Dale E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tandon
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D053441:Suture Anchors
keywords: Distraction osteogenesis; Orthognathic mandibular surgery; Temporary anchorage devices; Virtual surgical planning