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Orthognathic Surgery - 2 Volume Set

Principles and Practice

  • 2nd Edition - April 1, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jeffrey C. Posnick
  • Language: English

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery**Find the latest thinking on the evaluation and treatment of dentofacial deformities! Princip… Read more

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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery**

Find the latest thinking on the evaluation and treatment of dentofacial deformities! Principles and Practice of Orthognathic Surgery, 2nd Edition covers the concepts and skills required to diagnose and correct dentofacial deformities. Featuring thousands of images, this guide addresses planning, surgical techniques, surgical complications, classic growth patterns, and presentations of dentofacial deformity including common malformations, cleft jaw, and post-traumatic deformities, as well as aesthetic considerations. Case studies and step-by-step videos help you apply concepts and achieve real-life solutions. Written by Jeffrey C. Posnick, a noted expert in facial plastic surgery, this valuable reference will take your orthognathic skills to the next level. An enhanced eBook version included with every new print purchase provides access to a complete, fully searchable version of the text, along with videos of procedures, and much more — available on a variety of devices.

Key features

  • More than 8,000 photos and illustrations boost your understanding of key points and surgical techniques
  • Logically organized material aids your thinking prior to developing treatment plans and executing surgery
  • Current surgical protocols for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Orthodontics put you at the forefront of the orthognathic surgery field

Readership

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Clinical Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists, Plastic Surgeons, Craniofacial Surgeons, Residents

Table of contents

SECTION 1: Basic Principles and Concepts

1. The New Perspectives on the Face (contributed by M. MICHAEL COHEN JR.)

2. Pioneers and Milestones in the Field of Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery

3. Definition and Prevalence of Dentofacial Deformities

4. Hereditary, Developmental, and Environmental Influences on the Formation of Dentofacial Deformities

5. Orthodontic Considerations in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

6. Periodontal Considerations in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

7. Psychosocial Considerations in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

8. Speech, Mastication, and Swallowing Considerations in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

9. Temporomandibular Disorders: Effects of Occlusion, Orthodontic Treatment, and Orthognathic Surgery

10. Nasal Airway Considerations in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

11. Anesthesia Techniques, Blood Loss/Fluid Replacement, Airway Management & Convalescence in the Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

SECTION 2: Planning, Surgical Technique, and Complications

12. Orthognathic Surgery Treatment Planning

13. Standard Analytic Model Planning for Orthognathic Surgery

14. Mandible-First Analytic Model Planning for Orthognathic Surgery

15. Sequencing of Orthognathic Procedures: Step-by-Step Approach

16. Complications Associated with Orthognathic Surgery

17. Malocclusion after Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery: Prevention and Treatment Pitfalls

18. Grafts Frequently Used During Orthognathic Surgery and for Adjunctive Procedures

19. Virtual Surgery Planning (NEW CHAPTER)

Review quotes

"The book gives an utterly comprehensive account of the different dentofacial deformities amenable to orthognathic surgery. It discusses the methodology involved in planning these complex treatments, taking the reader through step by step approaches to each surgical procedure and in addition, looks at the long-term outlook and potential complications that can arise for patients in each case." Reviewed by British Dental Journal, Jan 2015

"This excellent publication will be useful for all orthodontic professionals who want to keep up to date on the subject of Orthognathic Surgery and it should be a standard item of their library." Reviewed by Antonio M. Miotti on behalf of European Journal of Orthodontics, July 2015

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 24, 2022
  • Language: English

About the author

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Jeffrey C. Posnick

Dr. Posnick has lectured around the world and authored more than 400 medical journal publications and book chapters. His earlier two volume textbook, published by W.B. Saunders, Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery in Children and Young Adults, is considered an authoritative benchmark reference. His current comprehensive two volume textbook Orthognathic Surgery: Principles and Practice, published by Elsevier, captures current thinking for the evaluation and treatment of all aspects of dentofacial deformities. Through Posnick MD Consulting, Dr. Posnick maintains a leadership role in the healthcare industry including facilitating mergers and acquisitions and as an advocate in legal matters.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Pediatrics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; Professor of Orthodontics, University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery; Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC; Adjunct Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Posnick MD Consulting, LLC, Potomac, Maryland, USA