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  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital del Salvador, Santiago, Chile; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital San Borja Arriarán, Santiago, Chile; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry School, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital de Carabineros, Santiago, Chile; Depertment of Orthopedic, Orthodontic Hospital Ezequiel Gonzalez Cortés, Santiago, Chile; and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Regional de Temuco, Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile.

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Craniofacial microsomia treatment varies by severity. Orthognathic surgery is effective for mild cases (MI, MIIA), while severe cases (MIIB, MIII) require mandibular reconstruction before orthognathic surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Pediatric plastic surgery

Background:

  • Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) encompasses diverse malformations stemming from first and second pharyngeal arch developmental issues.
  • Treatment strategies for CFM are tailored to patient growth stage and malformation severity.
  • Conventional orthognathic surgical procedures are established options for specific CFM classifications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a surgical treatment algorithm for orthognathic surgery in craniofacial microsomia patients.
  • To analyze key decision points for selecting optimal treatment strategies.
  • To provide guidance for individualized surgical planning in CFM.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current treatment modalities for craniofacial microsomia.
  • Analysis of orthognathic surgery outcomes based on CFM classification (MI, MIIA, MIIB, MIII).
  • Development of a treatment algorithm integrating patient growth and severity.

Main Results:

  • For completed craniofacial growth, Le Fort I osteotomy, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, and genioplasty are suitable for MI and MIIA cases.
  • Mandibular ramus and temporomandibular joint reconstruction prior to orthognathic surgery is indicated for MIIB and MIII cases.
  • The proposed algorithm facilitates tailored surgical planning for CFM patients.

Conclusions:

  • A structured surgical algorithm aids in optimizing orthognathic surgery for craniofacial microsomia.
  • Treatment selection depends critically on CFM classification and growth status.
  • Individualized surgical approaches ensure the best outcomes for patients with craniofacial microsomia.