Orthognathic surgery is a common approach for treatment of maxillofacial deformi‐ ties. Sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) is one of the most common techniques used to treat various mandibular deformities. A LeFort I osteotomy is suggested in deformities of the maxilla and can be used along with SSRO or intra‐oral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO).The aim of orthognathic surgery is to improve ...

Approximately 20% of the population is affected by dentofacial deformities which may demonstrate myriad degrees of functional and aesthetic compromise. Moderate to severe occlusal discrepancies most often require combined orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery to attain the most stable results with optimal function and aesthetic outcomes. Orthognathic surgery is said to be the art and s...

Introduction: In the scenario of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), Orthognathic Surgery (OS) corrected deformities maxillary and mandibular bones OS has evolved a lot in last two decades. treats patients with moderate severe facial deformities, allowing achievement functional balance harmony aesthetics. Objective: To present current findings importance orthognathic surgery treatment obst...

Ectodermal dysplasias are a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders characterized by defective formation of tissues derived from the embryonic ectoderm. Besides tissues of epidermal origin, other maxillofacial structures including hard and soft tissues can be affected. Disturbances in the early development of teeth frequently result in congenital absence or deformities of teeth. The lack of ...

Frontonasal Dysplasia (FND) is a rare disorder characterized by deformities of variable severity affecting the craniofacial region. FND with bilateral anophthalmia has not been reported yet in the literature. Maxillofacial surgery should be considered for all patients for whom improvement is possible. But in countries like Pakistan where there are considerable limitations in provision of social...

Cleft of lip and palate are the most common serial congenital anomalies to affect orofacial region. Its occurrence can be isolated or together in various combination and/or along with other deformities. In addition aesthetic disfigurement, a child cleft suffers functional morbidity such as restricted maxillofacial growth, speech anomalies, swallowing feeding difficulties, hearing loss recurrent...

INTRODUCTION Langer-Giedion syndrome (trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II) is an extremely rare disorder characterized by dysmorphic facial features, multiple exostoses, mental retardation and digit deformities. We report the first case of any maxillofacial pathology in such a syndromic patient. CASE PRESENTATION A 22-year-old Indian woman with mild intellectual disability presented with m...