Trends in orthognathic surgery

Author(s): Vikas Yadav*

Orthognathic surgery has developed significantly, gradually broadening the range of procedures that can be performed in addition to those that were initially only intended to address malocclusion and the facial profile. Today, it is employed, for example, to treat obstructive sleep apnea and for simply aesthetic purposes. From creating a surgical plan to printing the surgical splint, orthognathic surgery now uses the most recent advancements in three-dimensional digital technology. More complex surgeries are now possible thanks to these procedures.

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