Autologous Bone Harvest to Correct Open Skull Defects Michael Robert Pharaon DEFINITION Skull defects can be congenital or acquired. Congenital defects can be the result of encephalocele, cutis aplasia, or…
Alloplastic Chin Augmentation Barry L. Eppley Sunil Tholpady DEFINITION Alloplastic chin augmentation involves a three-dimensional shape change using implants. The most common alloplastic chin augmentation used is with a silicone…
Osseous Genioplasty Mark E. Walker Derek M. Steinbacher DEFINITION Osseous genioplasty is an operative technique wherein the surgeon performs an osteotomy proximal to the mental prominence allowing for the repositioning…
Mandibular Setback Haithem M. Elhadi Babiker Deepak G. Krishnan DEFINITION Surgical correction of maxillofacial skeletal deformities dates back to the late 19th century. Numerous techniques have been described for repositioning…
External Mandibular Distraction for Micrognathia Haithem M. Elhadi Babiker DEFINITION Distraction osteogenesis of the craniofacial skeleton was first attempted by Snyder in 1972. In 1991, McCarthy et al. published their…
External Transfacial Mandibular Distraction Brian S. Pan DEFINITION Neonates with tongue-based airway obstruction encompass a heterogeneous group of patients, the most common of which are those with isolated Pierre Robin…
Internal Mandibular Distraction Michael Alperovich Roberto L. Flores DEFINITION Mandibular hypoplasia or an underprojected and diminutive mandible can have functional consequences including tongue-based airway obstruction, sleep apnea, reduced intraincisal opening,…
Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy of the Mandible Deepak G. Krishnan Haithem M. Elhadi Babiker DEFINITION The vertical ramus osteotomy of the mandible performed intraorally is a popular and simple technique…
Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy for Mandibular Deficiency Stephen B. Baker DEFINITION The mandible supports the lower 16 teeth, and its position is important for occlusion, airway function, jawline aesthetics, and…
Inverted L Osteotomy for Mandibular Surgery Raymond J. Harshbarger DEFINITION Various procedures have been developed to alter the shape and position of the mandible, including the sagittal split osteotomy, vertical…
