Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
07:32

Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition

Published on: February 23, 2024

Accuracy of computer programs in predicting orthognathic surgery soft tissue response.

Neelambar R Kaipatur1, Carlos Flores-Mir

  • 1Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|March 24, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Computer programs accurately predict soft tissue changes after orthognathic surgery, with minimal errors under 2 mm. However, cumulative errors, especially in the lower lip, may have clinical significance.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in pain relief during orthodontic treatment: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Clear Aligner Attachments: A Scoping Review.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research·2026
Same author

Morphological characterization of extra-alveolar anchorage sites for orthodontic anchorage through miniscrews: A scoping review.

Journal of the World federation of orthodontists·2026
Same author

Shared decision-making in orthodontic education: A survey of Canadian residents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

International orthodontics·2026
Same author

POTENTIAL RESEARCH WASTE DUE TO PRIMARY STUDIES OVERLAP IN ORTHODONTICS SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS: A FIVE-YEAR ANALYSIS.

The journal of evidence-based dental practice·2026
Same author

Lower facial third projection: Analysis using true vertical lines from subnasale and soft Nasion.

Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery·2026

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Medical Imaging and Computer Aided Diagnosis

Background:

  • Orthognathic surgery involves skeletal repositioning to correct dentofacial deformities.
  • Accurate prediction of soft tissue response is crucial for aesthetic and functional outcomes.
  • Computerized prediction programs aim to simulate these outcomes pre-surgically.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the accuracy of computer programs in predicting soft tissue changes following orthognathic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (Ovid Medline, Embase, Web of Science, etc.).
  • Inclusion of human studies using terms related to orthognathic surgery, orthodontic treatment, and computer prediction.
  • Manual search of reference lists and direct author contact for additional data.

More Related Videos

A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
10:42

A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible

Published on: January 28, 2020

Quantitative Assessment Protocol for Facial Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes with Stereophotogrammetry
06:26

Quantitative Assessment Protocol for Facial Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes with Stereophotogrammetry

Published on: December 9, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
07:32

Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition

Published on: February 23, 2024

A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
10:42

A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible

Published on: January 28, 2020

Quantitative Assessment Protocol for Facial Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes with Stereophotogrammetry
06:26

Quantitative Assessment Protocol for Facial Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes with Stereophotogrammetry

Published on: December 9, 2025

Main Results:

  • Seven studies met the selection criteria.
  • Computer programs demonstrated accurate predictions (within 2 mm) for horizontal and vertical skeletal changes.
  • Quick Ceph, DentoFacial Planner (DFP), and CASSOS were frequently utilized programs.

Conclusions:

  • Computer predictions for orthognathic surgery generally show high accuracy.
  • The lower lip area presents the most significant source of prediction error.
  • While individual errors are minimal, their cumulative effect could impact clinical results.