Pitfalls in Orthognathic Surgery: Avoidance and Management of Complications

David E. Morris*, Lun Jou Lo, Alexander Margulis

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Abstract

Complications in orthognathic surgery may arise at any point in the patient's treatment: during preoperative planning, during perioperative orthodontic care, or during the surgery itself. This article addresses the complications that arise as a result of the intraoperative technique. In this article, complications are grouped by procedure. The initial discussion focuses on complications occurring during maxillary surgery, namely the LeFort I type osteotomy. The second section discusses complications occurring during mandibular procedures, the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy and genioplasty.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e17-e29
JournalClinics in Plastic Surgery
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 07 2007

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