Functional and aesthetic endpoints in orthognathic surgery. Academic Article

abstract

• Although facial deformity can accurately be described and classified, the treatment goal can be more difficult to define. Functional and esthetic endpoints calibrated to a set of normal facial proportions may achieve a "normal" face but one that is not necessarily beautiful. Results of orthognathic surgery can dramatically be improved by adding an aesthetic concept to the surgical plan. We can achieve a face with both stable occlusion and a beautiful look each time. Additional soft tissue procedures may be required to perfect the final balance and harmony of the face.

authors

• Genecov, Jeffrey

published proceedings

• J Craniofac Surg

author list (cited authors)

• Elsalanty, M. E., Genecov, D. G., & Genecov, J. S.

citation count

• 9

complete list of authors

• Elsalanty, ME||Genecov, David G||Genecov, JS

publication date

• January 2007

publisher

• Wolters Kluwer  Publisher

published in

• Journal of Craniofacial Surgery  Journal

keywords

• Cephalometry
• Dental Occlusion
• Esthetics, Dental
• Face
• Humans
• Malocclusion
• Mandible
• Maxilla
• Orthodontics, Corrective

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1097/scs.0b013e3180684a58

start page

• 725

end page

• 733

volume

• 18

issue

• 4