Stomatology ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (1): 16-19.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2024.01.004

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Surgical correction of adult mandibular deficiency

ZHU Songsong()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery,West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2023-10-31 Online:2024-01-28 Published:2024-01-22

Abstract:

Mandibular deficiency is one of the common types of dentofacial deformities, which seriously affects patients’ facial aesthetics and occlusal function. Surgical correction is currently the most effective treatment method, which can change the position and shape of the mandible through surgical treatment and restore patients’ normal facial appearance. From the perspective of surgical treatment, this article incorporates the key factor of temporomandibular joint into the diagnosis and treatment design of adult mandibular deficiency, elaborates on commonly used correction methods for adult mandibular deficiency, including orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, orthodontic-orthognathic joint treatment, and distraction osteogenesis technology. The treatment processes for different types of adult mandibular deficiency are summarized, in order to provide reference for clinicians and improve the treatment of this disease.

Key words: mandibular deficiency, obstructive sleep apnea(OSA), orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint, distraction osteogenesis

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