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[Orthognathic surgery with missing teeth]
M M Baralle1, J Ferri, J M Maes
1Clinique de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale, CHRU de Lille.
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Orthognathic surgery for missing teeth involves two approaches: using existing prostheses for tooth loss or employing diverse options for congenital deficiencies like cleft palate.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Dental Prosthetics
Background:
- Orthognathic surgery addresses jaw alignment issues.
- Missing teeth present unique challenges in orthognathic procedures.
- Congenital deficiencies, such as cleft palate, often involve complex dental anomalies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize and discuss therapeutic options for orthognathic surgery in patients with missing teeth.
- To differentiate treatment strategies based on the etiology of tooth loss.
- To explore management approaches for congenital deficiencies impacting orthognathic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of treatment modalities for orthognathic surgery in edentulous or partially edentulous patients.
- Case-based discussion of therapeutic options for congenital deficiencies, specifically cleft palate sequelae.
- Analysis of prosthetic integration and surgical planning.
Main Results:
- Two primary categories of orthognathic surgery for missing teeth were identified.
- Category 1 involves utilizing existing prostheses for bridging after tooth loss.
- Category 2 addresses congenital deficiencies with a broader spectrum of therapeutic choices.
Conclusions:
- Treatment for orthognathic surgery in patients with missing teeth is tailored to the cause of tooth loss.
- Congenital deficiencies necessitate a wider array of management strategies compared to post-tooth loss scenarios.
- Effective planning integrates prosthetic solutions and surgical interventions for optimal outcomes.