Academic literature on the topic 'Mandibular Osteotomy ; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures ; Temporomandibular Joint'

Orthognathic surgery is a branch of maxillo-facial surgery increasingly in demand, which deals with the correction of skeletal deformities. The aim of the present study is to identify the most common post-operative complications following orthognathic bimaxillary surgery performed by means of Piezosurgery®. Furthermore, through an examination of the available scientific literature, we wanted to establish whether the frequency of postoperative complications were consistent with those already reported. A retrospective study on 58 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery with a bilateral sagittal osteotomy (BSSO) of the mandibular bone branch, maxillary surgery with Le Fort I mono-segmented or multi-segmented approach, and genioplasty technique using Piezosurgery®. The complications taken into consideration were disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), paraesthesia and hypoesthesia, asymmetries, nose enlargement, nasal septum deviation, nasal obstruction, dental discolorations, pulpal necrosis, occlusion and masticatory efficiency, gingival recession, periodontal problems, dysgeusia, nausea and vomiting, weeping alterations, hearing problems, delayed healing, superinfection, removal of synthesis means, reoperation, cicatricial outcome, and bilateral pneumothorax. It has been highlighted that a number and type of postoperative complications matched those reported by the most recent literature reviews. Temporomandibular disorders and paraesthesia were the most common ones. The only complication rate that differed from the literature was nerve damage, which was significantly lower. Post-surgical complications depend on the used surgical techniques, clinical work, and treatment methods. The use of piezoelectric devices in orthognathic surgery operations provides an innovative, safe, and effective technique compared to traditional methods.

Introduction: The addition of cervicofacial lipodissection to the procedures used with facial osteotomies has been shown to markedly improve the cosmetics of the cervicofacial complex and the results of orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods: A technique, including instrumentation, is described as a combination of liposuction and dissection of the tissues, and photographs of 2 surgical cases are included. Results: The benefits of orthognathic surgery and facial osteotomies include improvement of the occlusion, preservation of the dentition, and better function of the temporomandibular joint. Discussion: This article is intended to review the anatomy, patient evaluation, and use of lipodissection to improve the cosmesis of the submandibular and neck tissues. The indications for orthognathic surgery are reviewed. The advantages of cervicofacial lipodissection in correcting the submental, neck, and lateral jowl fullness, which accompanies mandibular setback surgery or reduction genioplasty and neck soft tissue fullness not corrected with orthognathic surgery alone, are reviewed. The cosmetic benefits to the older adult patient with aging in the cervicofacial area are described. The benefits of maxillary and mandibular osteotomies, the shortcomings of facial osteotomies in correcting the adverse cosmesis in the neck and submental areas, and a review of the procedures used in treating neck soft tissue redundancy are discussed. The importance of preoperative soft tissue evaluation and a review of the anatomy is presented. Conclusion: The addition of lipodissection of the cervicofacial areas may result in a greatly improved neck contour. Considering the large number of surgeons performing orthognathic surgery and the increasing number of surgeons interested in cosmetic surgery, this technique combines the 2 surgical modalities.

Background. Reconstruction of subtotal and total defects of maxillofacial region after ablative tumor surgery is a challenging task of reconstructive surgery. The “golden rule” is maintaining of radicalism of ablative surgery as well as appropriate surgical reconstruction and prosthodontic rehabilitation, that allows patient return to normal life. Wherein reconstructive procedure is focusing on restoring of mandibular continuity by the means of different flaps and grafts, while prosthodontic rehabilitation is performing after some period of time (usually around year) by the means of removable and non-removable prosthodontic devices. Non-removable device requiring dental implants insertion into grafted material followed by period of osteointegration, that is requiring some time as well. However, within this period of time one could observe significant soft tissue deformity.The objective is to improve the outcomes of surgical reconstruction of extensive defects of the mandible and to carry out rapid prosthodontic rehabilitation supported by dental implants by application of 3D preoperative planning and navigation devices.Clinical case. Forty-nine years-old female patient with recurrent ameloblastoma, that affects vertical and horizontal ramus of the mandible. Within virtual preoperative planning one performed: resection of the mandible associated with exarticulation of condylar head, virtual plate bending according to contours of the mandible (that were determined by application of “mirror” function of virtual planning software), arthroplasty of temporomandibular joint, determination of donor site on fibula bone, osteotomy of fibula free flap, positioning of dental implants, transferring of composite flap and it’s fixation by reconstructive plate. According to acquiring data one performed fabrication of patient specific navigation guides for both fibula flap segmentation and dental implants positioning. Surgical procedure included single-step tumor ablation and exarticulation of condylar head, reconstruction of defect by the means of osseo-myo-cutaneous fibula free flap, that was pre-implanted by dental implants, total joint reconstruction by titanium condylar head and polypropylene fossa, fixation of the flap and condylar head in recipient site by the means of prebended reconstructive plate, as well as insertion of non-removable bridge prosthodontic device. Postoperative result was asses clinically and radiologically. No significant postoperative complications occurred. Restoration of facial contours, mouth opening, I class occlusion, as well as adequate meal and speech were detected. Postoperative radiological investigation revealed adequate positioning of dental implants within neo-mandible, as well as positioning of artificial joint.Conclusion. In cases of extensive tumors of the jaws single-step ablative surgical procedure, reconstruction of missing anatomical structures of the jaws and simultaneous prosthodontic rehabilitation allows to prevent possible deformities of the soft tissues and due to rapid restoration of vital functions has great impact to quality of patient’s life. Adequacy of performing procedures could be reached by implementation of virtual preoperative planning and fabrication of patient-specific surgical guides.

Objectives Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) is the partial or complete inability to open the mouth due to intra- or extra-articular fibrous, bony or fibro-osseous tissue proliferation. Surgical procedures such as gap arthroplasty, condylectomy or wide extra-articular osteotomy have been recommended to treat this condition; these techniques are challenging, time-consuming and have been occasionally associated with postoperative recurrence, severe periarticular neurovascular iatrogenic trauma and death. Segmental mandibulectomy had previously been recommended as an alternative option for unilateral TMJA, but the location of mandibulectomy and extent of bone removal from the mandible region have not been mentioned in the literature. This study aimed to validate the area of the mandibular body (rostral, middle or caudal) and amount of bony tissue that should be osteotomized during a segmental mandibulectomy for treatment of unilateral TMJA in cats. Methods In this block study, 30 cadaver heads of domestic shorthair cats were randomly divided into three groups of 10 specimens each based on the mandibular region that would undergo segmental mandibulectomy (rostral, middle and caudal). The size of the removed mandibular segment and pre- and postoperative vertical range of mandibular motion were compared for statistical purposes. Results A significant statistical difference was observed between the pre- and postoperative vertical range of mandibular motion between the rostral, middle and caudal segmental mandibulectomies ( P <0.001). The mean postoperative recovered range of mandibular motion for the rostral, middle and caudal segmental mandibulectomies was 50.4%, 81.9% and 90.4%, respectively. Conclusions and relevance The caudal segmental mandibulectomy showed the highest postoperative vertical range of mandibular motion. The removal of a minimum of 1.2 cm of the caudal mandibular body was required to achieve nearly full recovery of presurgical mouth opening in the specimens of this study. The caudal segmental mandibulectomy may eliminate the risk of iatrogenic periarticular neurovascular damage inherent to more invasive surgeries performed at the temporomandibular joint area. When performed unilaterally, the caudal segmental mandibulectomy is a viable surgical alternative that may show a similar outcome to other surgical techniques.

Le but de ce travail était la mise en place d’une chaîne méthodologique de planification virtuelle d’une ostéotomie sagittale des branches mandibulaires (OSBM) et son transfert au bloc opératoire. Dans la première partie, les méthodes classiques de planification et de transfert sont exposées. Habituellement réalisées à partir de modèles en plâtre sur articulateur, la planification et la production de guides occlusaux chirurgicaux souffrent d’une imprécision potentiellement à l’origine de troubles fonctionnels temporo-­‐mandibulaires. Le contrôle per-­‐opératoire du condyle mandibulaire lors de l’OSBM est un élément de stabilité squelettique dont dépend la qualité du résultat fonctionnel. Une évaluation des pratiques professionnelles des chirurgiens maxillo-­‐faciaux a été réalisée sur ce point. Une méthode de positionnement condylien utilisant un dispositif, moins fréquemment utilisée que la méthode empirique, est proposée comme présentant le meilleur rapport bénéfice/risque. Cette méthode a été reproduite virtuellement à travers les différents maillons de la chaîne méthodologique. Des techniques innovantes informatisées d’acquisition, de conception et modélisation, et d’impression en 3 dimensions ont été utilisées. Dans la seconde partie, la méthodologie de chacun des maillons de la chaîne a été présentée et évaluée, soit sur sujets cadavériques, soit sur patients. L’objectif était de démontrer la faisabilité de la chaîne. Le maillon « acquisition et extraction de surface » a mis en exergue le problème des artéfacts dus aux matériaux métalliques dentaires ou orthodontiques. Dans 90% des cas le maillage obtenu était satisfaisant, permettant de s’affranchir des modèles en plâtre. Le maillon « planification chirurgicale virtuelle » a montré une valorisation par rapport à la technique classique en terme de prévention des interférences des pièces osseuses déplacées. Le maillon « modélisation et impression du guide chirurgical » a décrit les étapes d’invention d’un guide de positionnement occlusal et condylien (OCPD : occlusal and condylar positionning device). Ses caractéristiques techniques, ses modalités de production par impression 3D ainsi que son utilisation peropératoire, ont été précisées. Enfin le maillon « évaluation de l’OCPD » a permis de montrer la faisabilité de la méthode et l’équivalence clinique, technique et biologique de ce dispositif médical sur mesure par rapport à ceux utilisés dans la méthode classique. Enfin le positionnement condylien obtenu grâce à ce dispositif a été évalué de manière préliminaire et comparé aux données de la littérature. Grâce à l’OCPD, nous avons montré la possibilité de transférer au bloc opératoire la planification virtuelle d’une OSBM contrôlant la position des condyles
The purpose of this work was the implementation of a methodological chain for bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) virtual planning and its transfer in the operating room. In the first part of the work, usual methods for planning BSSO are exposed. Usually realized from plaster models on articulator, the planning and the occlusal surgical guides production are at risk of temporo-­‐mandibular functional disorders. The quality of the functional result depends on the correct positioning of the mandibular condyle, considered as a skeletal stability element. An assessment of the maxillofacial surgeons practices was realized regarding intra-­‐operative condyle positioning. Using a condylar positioning device (CPD),less frequently employed than the empirical method, meets an acceptable benefit/risk balance. This method was virtually reproduced through various steps of the methodological chain described. Computerized innovative techniques for three-­‐dimensional acquisition, design and manufacturing were used. In the second part of the work, the methodology of each step of the chain was presented and estimated, either on cadaveric subjects, or on patients. The aim was to demonstrate the feasibility of the whole chain. The “acquisition and surface extraction” step pointed the issue of artefacts due to dental or orthodontic metallic devices. Ninety % of the obtained meshes were satisfactory, allowing not to use plaster models. The “virtual surgical planning” step allowed reproducing the usual method and showed great interest in bone interferences prevention. The “modelling and printing of the surgical guide” step described the stages of occlusal and condylar positioning device (OCPD) invention. Its technical characteristics, its methods of manufacturing by 3D printing, and its intraoperative use were specified. The step “OCPD evaluation” showed the method feasibility and the clinical, technical and biological equivalence of this custom-­‐made medical device as compared to those used in the usual method. Finally the condylar position obtained with this device was estimated in a preliminary clinical study and compared with the literature. Thanks to the OCPD, we showed the possibility of transferring in the operating room an OSBM virtual planning controlling condyles position