Introduction to Contemporary Orthognathic Surgery

This book draws from the authors' unique experiences as military surgeons to guide readers through orthognathic surgery from workup, planning, and maxillary and mandibular surgery to managing complications. Learn the best techniques and tips for performing Le Forts, bilateral sagittal split osteotomies, and maxillomandibular fixation. Adjunctive cosmetic surgeries, including genioplasty, are also reviewed. Throughout, the authors emphasize the critical thinking that informs medical decision making. This text is useful as both an introduction to orthognathic surgery for new residents and as a concise resource for staff and surgeons preparing for board examinations. Contents Chapter 01. The Evaluation Appointment Chapter 02. The Presentation Chapter 03. Orthodontics and Treatment Planning Chapter 04. The Process of Surgical Planning Chapter 05. The Day of Surgery: Preoperative Protocols Chapter 06. Maxillary Surgery Chapter 07. Mandibular Surgery Chapter 08. Genioplasty Chapter 09. Maxillofacial Cosmetics Chapter 10. Combined Temporomandibular Joint Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery Chapter 11. Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Chapter 12. Complications

Andrew C. Jenzer, DDS, completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery training in the United States military. He completed a fellowship in craniomaxillofacial trauma surgery and reconstruction at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He has spent his career in academic medicine and currently serves as the Program Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Jonathan L. Czerepak, DMD, attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States military at Womack Army Medical Center and subsequently became Assistant Program Director and Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He currently maintains a private practice in South Yartmouth, Massachusetts.

Joseph Ivory, DDS received oral and maxillofacial surgery training in the United States military. After residency, he completed a fellowship with the Oral Facial Surgical Institute in St Louis, Missouri. He spent the last 10 years of his military career in academics and has served as Assistant Program Director and Program Director for various programs across the country. He has since retired from the military and transitioned to private practice in Montgomery, Alabama.