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Objective:To explore the application value of four-dimensional ultrasound combined with maternal serological screening in fetal facial deformities.Methods:A total of 106 pregnant women at mid pregnancy,whose fetuses with suspected fetal facial deformities and who conducted prenatal screening in Sanya Maternal and Child Health Hospital(Sanya Women and Children's Hospital)from January 2020 to December 2022,were selected.All of them underwent four-dimensional ultrasound and maternal serological screening.The results of delivery or induced labor were used as the gold standard of diagnosis to compare the diagnostic values of single four-dimensional ultrasound,single maternal serological screening and the combination of them for fetal facial deformities.Results:The analysis of the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve showed that the area under curve(AUC)values of four-dimensional ultrasound,maternal serological screening and the combination of them were respectively 0.932,0.863 and 0.981 in diagnosing fetal facial deformities.Both the sensitivities and accuracies of four-dimensional ultrasound and maternal serological screening were significantly lower than those of the combined diagnosis of them in diagnosing fetal facial deformities,and the differences of them were statistical significance(x2=11.173,0.064,P<0.05),respectively.Conclusion:Four-dimensional ultrasound combines with maternal serological screening can improve the diagnostic accuracy for fetal facial deformities.

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BACKGROUND: Autologous fat transplantation has become a common treatment for facial deformities. However, facial deformities are the result of complex diseases with different causes, and there has been no review on the effectiveness of autologous fat transplantation for facial deformities of different aetiologies. METHODS: A systematic literature search of the Web of Science, Embase, and Medline Ovid databases was performed up to December 2022. Two investigators independently performed screening and data extraction according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines, followed by a meta-analysis using random-effects model for surgeon and patient satisfaction, facial symmetry, and complication rates. Twelve-month postoperative fat graft retention was estimated by meta-regression. RESULTS: Thirty-one studies met the criteria, including 13 case series studies, 14 cohort studies, and four randomized clinical trials, with a total of 1572 patients. Follow-up visits within 6-12 months were performed in most of the studies. The results of the meta-analysis showed high overall surgeon satisfaction of 97% (95% CI: 92%-100%) and patient satisfaction of 95% (95% CI: 89%-99%), with a low complication rate of 3.4% (95% CI: 1.9%-5.9%). At 12 months postoperatively, a lower retention rate of 43% (95% CI: 28%-58%) was estimated in cases of acquired atrophic deformities compared with 64% (95% CI: 57%-71%) in cases of mixed deformities. Overall, autologous fat transplantation improved facial symmetry by 13% (95% CI: 8.4%-18%). CONCLUSION: Autologous fat transplantation is generally a safe and effective procedure that can compensate for facial volume deficits and improve facial symmetry but may be less effective in cases of acquired atrophic facial deformities.

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Background and aims: Labio-maxillo-palatal clefts represent one of the most common congenital malformations, which manifests through aesthetic, functional and psycho-social alterations. The long course of multidisciplinary treatments represent a psycho-emotional and financial burden for both the patient and his family, being an important factor in the complex management of these patients.The study aims to assess the quality of life of parents of children with clefts and the psychosocial impact on the family and society. Methods: The study included 40 subjects who met the inclusion criteria for this study. Following patient informed consent and the approval of the ethics committee, the data were collected by applying the quality-of-life evaluation questionnaire. The evaluation was performed using the Likert scale (1 - not at all to 5 - very satisfactory), and the data were statistically processed. Results: Most of the questionnaires were completed by the mother, who accompanied the child to the regular check-up; 58% of parents believe that their social life is not affected by having a child with a cleft, and 83% say that interfamilial relationships have not been affected. Most parents consider that the postoperative result was very good, which led to improved psycho-social integration of the child. Conclusions: The study confirmed an acceptable quality of life for the children's parents, which was not influenced by the family presence of a child with a cleft. At the same time, the excessive care of the parents for the child with the cleft was confirmed. The postoperative improvement of the aesthetic aspect led to a much better psycho-emotional integration of the child in the society.

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Background: it is generally the case in any traumatic accident where a loss in hard tissue occurs to preform restorative plastic surgery, as there are many materials and approaches used to restore the loss, this research sheds the light on the use of one such material and approach being 3D printed facial implants manufactured from PolyEther Ether Ketone (PEEK) and to evaluate the level of patients' satisfaction following the use of said method in repairing maxillofacial deformities. Materials and methods: a research sample consisting of 10 patients with facial deformities underwent maxillofacial reconstructive surgery between 2020 and 2021 in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Tishreen University Hospital - Latakia - Syria. All patients underwent Computed Tomography (CT) scans, then the design of the required facial implant was carried out, the final form of the facial implant was printed from PolyEther Ether Ketone (PEEK), and then surgical work was performed, a check-up after 3 months of the surgical procedure was carried out to evaluate the level of satisfaction on a scale of 1-5. Results: The results from the 10 patients showed a good level of satisfaction except in one case where the facial implant had to be removed due to recurrent infection where the patient showed no signs of response to medicinal treatment following the surgery. Conclusions: this research suggests that the use of 3D printed PEEK facial implants to be very agreeable in terms of functionality and aesthetics in treating various facial deformities.

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Who does refer patients for an orthodontic consultation? Which are the main reasons for the referral? Does the visit of the orthodontic specialist confirm these reasons or reveal undiagnosed problems? Is there the risk that only evident dental problems are addressed, while craniofacial malformations remain underdiagnosed? This cross-sectional epidemiologic study aims to answer these questions, analysing the clinical data collected during the orthodontic visits of 500 Caucasian young patients referred to a public health structure of northern Italy. All patients were visited by the same expert specialist in orthodontics. Clinical data were collected, analysing both dental and skeletal features. The reasons for the referral of the visit were analysed and compared with the specialistic diagnoses. In our sample, dentists, relatives/friends and paediatricians were the major source of the referrals, followed by family doctors and other facial specialists. In most cases, the reasons for the referral were dental irregularities, but approximately 80% of dental irregularities were associated with undiagnosed facial dysmorphism. Skeletal facial anomalies need an early diagnosis to prevent the development of severe facial malformations that would require invasive and expensive treatments. These findings reveal poor diagnostic skills regarding skeletal anomalies in dentists and paediatricians and the need for better specific training.

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Introducción: Las deformidades faciales se expresan como alteraciones métricas perceptibles en la proporción o simetría facial, en desacuerdo con los cánones de belleza y aceptación social históricamente concretos, con repercusión en la psicología del paciente y su entorno. Objetivos: Caracterizar a los pacientes con deformidades faciales de acuerdo al sexo, edad, etiología y localización, así como determinar la relación entre ellas. Método: Las variables estudiadas fueron recogidas durante el examen físico de los pacientes (46), previo consentimiento, vaciadas en una base de datos para su procesamiento, mediante medidas de frecuencias. Para las comparaciones se realizó la prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Predominó el sexo masculino (54,3 por ciento), la etiología traumática con el grupo de edad de 40 - 49 años (19,6 por ciento), el 26,1 por ciento de los pacientes presentaron deformidades de más de una región y no se obtuvieron relaciones estadísticamente significativas en ningunas de las relaciones exploradas. Conclusiones: En los pacientes estudiados prevaleció el sexo masculino, de entre 40 y 49 años, la etiología traumática y localización en una sola región anatómica (AU)

Introduction: Facial deformities are expressed as perceptible metric alterations in facial proportion or symmetry, at odds with historically specific canons of beauty and social acceptance, with repercussions on the psychology of the patient and his or her environment. Objectives: To characterize patients with facial deformities according to sex, age, etiology and location, as well as to determine the relationship between them. Method: The variables studied were collected during the physical examination of the patients (46) with their consent, and were entered into an SPSS Statistics 22 database where statistical processing was carried out with frequency measures. To compare the Fisher's exact test was used. Results: Male sex predominated (54,3 percent ), traumatic etiology with the age group of 40-49 years (19,6 percent), 26,1 percent of the patients presented deformities of more than one region and no statistically significant relationships were obtained in any of the explored relationships. Conclusions: Among the patients studied prevailed male sex, age between 40 and 49 years old, traumatic etiology and located in one anatomical region(AU)

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OBJECTIVES: This study was aimed to investigate the accuracy of soft-tissue measurements obtained by two imaging modalities, three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry and cone beam CT (CBCT) when confounded by influence factors (facial deformities and partitions). METHODS: 60 wax facial models from facially deformed patients were captured by 3D photogrammetry and CBCT. 19 linear distances on each image were measured and juxtaposed to reference values attained via a coordinate-measuring machine (CMM) as the gold-standard. Paired t-tests were used to compare linear accuracy of the test and reference systems. The influence of deformities and partitions (created by dividing the face with three vertical and five horizontal lines) on the measurement errors were analyzed by independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found between linear accuracy of the test and reference systems. The test values obtained by 3D photogrammetry were closer to the reference values than CBCT's. 3D photogrammetry's measurement errors were significantly higher in deformed areas, unlike CBCT's. Both systems reported significantly lower errors within partitions 8 and 13 compared to other partitions; for CBCT, aside from partitions 8 and 13, the differences in the errors for partitions 6 and 10 were significant compared to partitions 8, 12, 13, 14. CONCLUSION: 3D photogrammetry showed a higher linear accuracy than CBCT in patients with facial deformities due to protuberances. Facial reconstruction by both test modalities was significantly influenced in different facial partitions, but facial deformities extensively affected the results from 3D photogrammetry.

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Introduction: Orthognathic surgery is a routine procedure carried out by maxillofacial surgeons in patients with dento-skeletal deformations (DSD) with the objective of achieving functional and esthetical satisfactory results. However, some in cases, due to the decision of the patient or the orthodontic team, the occlusion is tried to be compensated with the intention of avoiding surgery, without optimal results. As a consequence, some extra procedures are required in the surgery to correct and obtain better results. Objective: The aim of this case is to propose the anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO) as alternative of treatment in patients with dento-skeletal deformity class III with maxillary and para-nasal deficiency which have been orthodontically compensated. Material and methods: A 18 years old female with DED Class III due anterior-posterior (AP) maxillary and paranasal deficiency and AP mandibular excess. The surgery was carried out through Le Fort I osteotomy in combination with a segmentary osteotomy at the expense of first premolars and bilateral setback sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). Clinical and imageology post operatory controls were made during the first 6 months and at two years. Results: Through the realization of the anterior segmental osteotomy the correction of occlusal and transversal alterations of the patient maxilla were performed and additionally favorable facial changes were obtained. Conclusion: The initial orthodontic management of patients with DSD will influence the surgical procedures and the achievement of a balance between esthetics and function. This illustrates why the treatment of these patients must be multidisciplinary; the treatment that was chosen in this case was innovative and could be an alternative for the treatments of patients with DED Class III.

Introducción: La cirugía ortognática es un procedimiento de rutina que realizan los cirujanos bucomaxilofaciales en pacientes con deformidades dento esqueletales (DDE) con la finalidad de lograr un resultado funcional y estético satisfactorio. Sin embargo, hay casos en los cuales, ya sea por decisión del paciente o por el ortodoncista, se intenta compensar la oclusión con el fin de evitar la fase quirúrgica no obteniendo los resultados más óptimos; y como consecuencia, se requiere de procedimientos adicionales a los convencionales en la cirugía para corregir y lograr el mejor resultado. Objetivo: El propósito de este caso es proponer la osteotomía segmentaria anterior (OSA) como alternativa de tratamiento en pacientes con Deformidad Dento Esqueletal clase III con deficiencia maxilar y paranasal los cuales han sido compensados ortodonticamente. Material y Métodos: Paciente femenina de 18 años de edad con Deformidad Dento Esqueletal Clase III por deficiencia AP maxilar y paranasal y exceso AP mandibular. Se realiza cirugía mediante osteotomía Le Fort I en combinación con osteotomía segmentaria a expensas de primeros premolares, osteotomía sagital de rama bilateral de retroposición. Se realizan controles post-operatorios clínico e imagenológicos durante los primeros 6 meses. Resultados: Por medio de la realización de la osteotomía segmentaria anterior se pudo realizar la corrección de las alteraciones oclusales y transversales del maxilar de la paciente, además de producir cambios faciales favorables. Conclusión: El manejo inicial de los pacientes con deformidades dento-esqueletales por parte del ortodoncista va influir en los procedimientos quirúrgicos y en lograr un balance entre lo estético y lo funcional, por lo que el tratamiento en estos pacientes es multidisciplinario; el tratamiento realizado en este caso en una solución innovadora y puede llegar a tomarse como alternativa en los tratamientos de las clases III.

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RESUMEN Se presentó el caso de un paciente masculino de 58 años, con antecedentes de salud aparente, que refiere haber recibido tratamiento quirúrgico por fractura compleja de tercio medio facial (fracturas tipo Lefort II y malar III derecha), el mismo refiere inconformidad estética por la deformidad facial postraumática que presenta. Se decidió su ingreso en el Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Universitario "General Calixto García" para su tratamiento. Se diagnosticó deformidad postraumática secundaria a una fractura facial compleja y su consiguiente daño estético. Los resultados alcanzados con la utilización de la lipotransferencia de tejido graso abdominal para el tratamiento de la deformidad facial fueron satisfactorios con permanencia y estabilidad en un año, a la vez que cumplió con las expectativas del paciente. La lipotransferencia resulta una alternativa viable en el tratamiento de las deformidades faciales adquiridas.

ABSTRACT The case of a 58-year-old male patient was presented, with a history of apparent health, who reported having received surgical treatment for a complex fracture of the middle facial third (fractures Lefort II and right malar III), the same refers to aesthetic disagreement for the deformity posttraumatic facial presenting. It was decided to enter the Maxillofacial Surgery Service of the University Hospital "General Calixto García" for treatment. Posttraumatic deformity was diagnosed secondary to a complex facial fracture and its consequent aesthetic damage. The results achieved with the use of abdominal fatty tissue lipotransfer for the treatment of facial deformity were satisfactory with permanence and stability in one year, while meeting the patient's expectations. Lipotransfer is a viable alternative in the treatment of acquired facial deformities.

RESUMO Foi apresentado o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, 58 anos, com histórico aparente de saúde, que relatou ter recebido tratamento cirúrgico para uma fratura complexa do terço facial médio (fraturas de Lefort II e malar III direita), o mesmo se refere a discordância estética quanto à deformidade apresentação facial pós-traumática. Foi decidido entrar no Serviço de Cirurgia Maxilofacial do Hospital Universitário "General Calixto García" para tratamento. A deformidade pós-traumática foi diagnosticada secundária a uma fratura facial complexa e seu conseqüente dano estético. Os resultados obtidos com o uso da lipotransferência de tecido adiposo abdominal para o tratamento da deformidade facial foram satisfatórios com permanência e estabilidade em um ano, atendendo às expectativas do paciente. A lipotransferência é uma alternativa viável no tratamento de deformidades faciais adquiridas.

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: The objective of this study was to describe the manual fabrication of a transparent facial pressure mask for treating facial deformities. The mask combines the use of a silicone inner liner and mechanical pressure in the facial region. TECHNIQUE: A negative mold is formed by covering the face with plaster. Manipulation of soft tissue is a crucial part in this process. After hardening and removal of the negative mold, the positive mold is formed and dried. Next a rolled silicone sheet is placed over the positive mold in a vacuum environment. Subsequently, the silicones are vulcanized. Then the rigid outside of the mask is created. The silicone inner liner and outside shell are then affixed. DISCUSSION: This described technique results in accurate facemasks with precise fitting. During therapy, the mask is adjusted multiple times to keep excellent fit, as remodeling of scars and deformities takes place. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Facemasks are a reputable therapeutic modality to reduce excessive facial scarring. They require excellent fitting to give pleasing results. To provide a better understanding of facemask therapy, this study describes the manual fabrication technique.

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BACKGROUND: This study describes a novel method of customised spectacles prototyping and manufacturing using 3-D printing technology. METHODS: The procedure for manufacturing customised spectacles using 3-D printing technology in this study involved five steps: patient selection; using surface topography; 3-D printing of the phantom model; 3-D designing of the spectacles; and 3-D printing of the spectacles. RESULTS: The effective time required for 3-D printing of the spectacles was 14 hours. The spectacles weighed 7 g and cost AUD$160.00 to manufacture. The 3-D-printed spectacles fitted precisely onto the face and were considered to provide a superior outcome compared with conventional spectacles. Optical alignment, good comfort and acceptable cosmesis were achieved. One month after fitting, the 3-D-printed spectacles did not require further changes. CONCLUSION: Customised 3-D-printed spectacles can be created and applied to patients with facial deformities. As a significant number of children with facial deformities require spectacle correction, it is essential to provide appropriate frames for this group of patients. The 3-D printing technique described herein may offer a novel and accurate option. It is also feasible to produce customised spectacles with this technique to maximise optical alignment and comfort in special conditions.

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La micrognatia e hipoplasia unilateral mandibulares son un rasgo característico en algunos síndromes que incluyen defectos faciales, pero también se pueden presentar como secuelas de traumatismo sobre los tejidos duros del complejo maxilofacial. Dichas alteraciones adquiridas o congénitas, ocasionan grandes trastornos estéticosy funcionales. La distracción ósea descrita por Ilizarov como un método de elongación de los huesos largos, aplicado al área maxilofacial en años recientes, ha demostrado ser una técnica eficaz para la corrección de estos defectos. En este artículo se reportan tres casos de corrección de deformidades mandibulares en niños mediante la técnica de distracción ósea utilizando aparatos reabsorbibles, siendouna de sus ventajas el que no se requiere una segunda intervenciónquirúrgica para su retiro. Los pacientes fueron intervenidos en la Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) No. 71 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, en donde desde hace 10 años se ha estadoutilizando el método de distracción ósea para manejo de deformidades mandibulares en niños con muy buenos resultados.

Mandibular micrognathia and unilateral mandibular hypoplasia are atypical feature of certain facial deformity syndromes, though can alsoappear as sequelae of maxillofacial hard tissue trauma. Acquired orcongenital alterations of this nature can have a signifi cant aestheticand functional impact. Ilizarov describes distraction osteogenesis as amethod for lengthening long bones, one that in recent years has beenapplied to the maxillofacial region and proved an eff ective technique forcorrecting these defects. This article reports three cases of mandibulardeformity correction in children, carried out using the distraction osteogenesistechnique with resorbable devices. One of the advantagesof using such devices is that the need for a second surgical interventionto remove them is eliminated. All patients were treated at AdvancedSpecialty Medical Unit (UMAE) 71 of the Mexican Institute of SocialSecurity, which, for the last ten years, has been using the distractionosteogenesis method to correct mandibular deformities in children,with optimal results.

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The transfer of autologous fat has been performed since the 1890s; however, its popularity has increased owing to better understanding of fat harvesting and processing techniques. In this article, fat grafting procedure has been used to correct posttraumatic facial deformities in 25 cases. As healing of grafted fat is unpredictable, we have used longer follow-up of 2 years. Evaluation was performed using facial photographs and MRI scans. Scientific literature describes an absorption rate ranging from 20 to 90%. High fat graft resorption rates have been attributed to traumatic handling of the graft during harvest, processing, and injection. Various processing techniques have been suggested. The goal of these techniques is to obtain greater adipocyte cell survival and, consequently, more reliable clinical results. In our study, we have used syringe aspiration and low-speed centrifuge for processing of fat which has resulted in good clinical outcomes.

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Purpose The first autologous adipose tissue grafting was performed by Neuber in 1893 with an open approach. In the early 1980s, Illouz and Fournier introduced closed liposuction. In the 1990s, Coleman published a new method of atraumatic fat transplantation. Recently, immunohistochemical studies of the extracellular matrix of the lipoaspirate showed the presence of adipose-derived stem cells. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of fat grafting in the management of posttraumatic facial deformities. Methods The study population was composed of all patients who underwent facial fat grafting between March 2008 and November 2010 as a secondary reconstructive procedure after an initial unsatisfactory treatment of the skeletal fractures. We analyzed the postoperative morphological changes by comparing the grafted side of the face to the contralateral side with the aid of a software package. Results Nineteen patients were surgically treated with fat transplantation for facial asymmetry due to a pathological postoperative healing of the soft tissue. Clinical examination and software analysis showed adequate postoperative facial balance without major complications. Conclusion Fat grafting is a very powerful tool to correct posttraumatic maxillofacial deformities and to ensure a long-term follow-up. Although we have achieved excellent clinical results in our reconstructive clinical cases, we are convinced that more complex prospective studies, enriched by long-term radiological controls, are needed to fully understand the biological behavior of the transplanted fat in the posttraumatic face.

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As deformidades dentofaciais afetam aproximadamente 20% da população nos EUA, com variados graus de comprometimento funcional e estético. No Brasil, não existem dados tão específicos, mas sim estatísticas de maloclusões concentradas em determinadas regiões. Os pacientes com deformidades dentofaciais podem se beneficiar através do tratamento corretivo interdisciplinar. Porém, alguns profissionais que trabalham com a Ortodontia desprezam a deformidade dentofacial, focando o tratamento somente no alinhamento e nivelamento dentários, mesmo que para muitos pacientes, a(s) deformidade(s) da(s) arcada(s) possa(m) ser significativamente pior(es) do que a própria maloclusão. Esse assunto sobre deformidades dentofaciais será dividido em dois artigos: parte I tem por ideal ajudar o profissional da Ortodontia a mais facilmente identificar os pacientes com essas deformidades e melhor entender os possíveis métodos de tratamento, a fim de otimizar os resultados funcionais e estéticos de seus pacientes. O artigo parte II exemplifica e ilustra o tema através apresentação de 3 casos tratados através da Ortodontia e Ciurgia Ortognática.

Dental-facial deformities affect approximately 20% of the USA population, with varying degrees of functional and aesthetic compromise. In Brazil, there are no specific data but only some statistics by certain regions showing some varied levels of malocclusions. Patients with dentofacial deformities can often benefit from interdisciplinary corrective treatment. However, some professionals working with orthodontics overlook the facial deformity, focusing mainly on the dental alignment, even though for many patients, the jaw deformity may be significantly worse than the malocclusion they have. This issue about dentofacial deformities will be divided into two articles: part I has the aim of helping the orthodontist more easily identify patients with dentofacial deformities and better understand the possible methods of treatment to optimize their functional and aesthetic outcomes. The article part II exemplifies and illustrate the theme with 3 cases treated by orthodontics and orthognatic surgery.

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O ortodontista tem um papel importante na vida de seus pacientes portadores de deformidades dentofaciais, através da identificação dessas deformidades. Trabalhando com um cirurgião bucomaxilofacial treinado em cirurgia ortognática, será possível completar uma avaliação pormenorizada, propor um plano de tratamento adequado e realizar o tratamento ortodôntico e cirúrgico necessários. Para o bem estar do paciente, é muito importante que o cirurgião possua o conhecimento, a destreza e experiência para ofertar um resultado de alta qualidade. Através dessa conduta, os pacientes se beneficiarão de uma função e estética melhoradas, aumentando suas oportunidades no trabalho e na vida em geral. Alcançando resultados de alta qualidade, o ortodontista será favorecido pelo aumento na referência de pacientes. É evidente que resultados com qualidade darão ao ortodontista a sensação de dever cumprido e autossatisfação. Este segundo artigo tem por finalidade de ilustrar o que foi apresentado e discutido na parte I do artigo prévio, mostrando três casos de deformidades dentofaciais que necessitaram do tratamento ortodôntico associado à cirurgia ortognática. Fotos pré e pós tratamentos são mostradas para comparação.

The orthodontist can play a significant role in the lives of their patients with dentofacial deformities, by identifying the presence of the deformities. Working with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon trained in orthognathic surgery it will be possible to complete a comprehensive evaluation, propose na adequate treatment plan, and perform the necessary orthodontics and surgery. For the welfare of the patients, it is important that the surgeon possesses the knowledge, ability, and experience to provide high quality outcomes. With this approach, the patients benefit by having improved function and esthetics, thus enhancing their opportunities in the work place and in life. Achieving high quality results benefits the orthodontist, because patient satisfaction is high, patient referrals increase, and provides the orthodontist the feeling of accomplishment and self-satisfaction. This second paper of a series of two has the intention to exemplify what was presented and discussed on the previous one, showing three cases of dentofacial deformities that needed orthodontic treatment associated with orthognathic surgery. Pre- and post-operative photos are presented to illustrate the facial and occlussion outcomes.

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Os autores relatam um caso clínico onde foi realizada reabilitação protética com utilização de implantes osseointegrados em uma paciente que foi submetida à cirurgia de Osteotomia Segmentar Posterior da Maxila - O.S.P.M., com o objetivo de obtenção de espaço protético adequado da região, onde houve extrusão do complexo dente-osso

The authors describe a case report of prosthetic rehabilitation, using osseointegrated implants. The patient was submitted to a surgery of Posterior Maxillary Segmental Osteotomy to get prosthetic space where the complex bone and teeth had extrusion

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