Aesthetic Perspectives in Jaw Surgery

by Harvey M. Rosen, J.L. Ackerman (Foreword by), L.A. Whitaker (Foreword by)

Overview

Harvey M. Rosen, M.D., D.M.D., broadens the aesthetic goals of maxillofacial surgey in this new, comprehensive volume on orthognathic surgical correction. In the work, Dr. Rosen, who has "changed the way most surgeons work on the jaw and chin," (James Ferraro, President of the Maxillofacial Society), offers his own personal techniques of jaw surgery. Due to the advent of the biotechnical advances which have stabilized skeletal displacement, Dr. Rosen is able to emphasize the aesthetics of soft facial tissue corrections by redefining the goals of aesthetic surgery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461221425
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	12/06/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	61 MB
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About the Author

Rosen, Harvey M., MD, DMD (Univ of Pennsylvania)

Table of Contents

I—Principles.- 1 Treatment Planning: Aesthetic Goals.- 2 Treatment Planning: The Role of Facial Disproportion.- 3 Treatment Planning: Prediction Tracings and Model Surgery.- 4 Surgeon-patient Communications.- 5 Aesthetic Orthodontic Considerations in the Surgical Patient.- 6 Technical Considerations.- II—Surgical Corrections.- 7 Facial Concavity and Anterior Divergence: The Class III Deformity.- 8 Facial Convexity and Posterior Divergence: The Class II Deformity.- 9 Vertical Facial Excess.- 10 Vertical Facial Deficiency.- III—Adjunctive Considerations.- 11 Chin Surgery.- 12 Adjunctive Soft Tissue Surgery.- 13 Aesthetic Postoperative Considerations.

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

This book is a summation of the author's philosophical approach to the orthognathic surgery patient. It is not meant to be nor is it a textbook on orthognathic surgery. Rather, it is a demonstration of one author's perspective of the analysis and treatment of dentofacial anomalies. The author's philosophy is based on three basic principles: the facial soft tissues rather than cephalometric measurements should direct treatment planning; skeletal expansion allows a more predictable soft tissue response; and the facial skeletal disproportion that results from skeletal expansion usually provides an aesthetically attractive endpoint. This approach runs counter to traditional methods that rely more heavily on cephalometric data to dictate the surgical plan. Many clinicians may be skeptical of this philosophy and it is, indeed, somewhat controversial. However, overall, this author supports his concepts well with his clinical results. This book is a valuable addition to the library of any clinician, surgeon, or orthodontist who treats orthognathic patients. This book is largely composed of clinical photographs and easily interpreted figures. Therefore, the entire book can be read without committing a significant amount of time. The first portion of the book focuses on analysis and treatment planning utilizing the principles espoused by the author. The bulk of the book then describes specific clinical situations, including Class II and Class III skeletal relationships, the long face patient, and the short face patient. The majority of clinical cases demonstrate outstanding aesthetic results, however, a few patients appear over-expanded, carrying the disproportion concept too far.In addition, cephalometric data are not provided for the clinical cases. By including such data, the author could have further supported his opinion that its importance should be de-emphasized. Finally, osseous genioplasty and soft tissue corrections are discussed. This book is well-written, easy to read, and clearly expresses the author's philosophy. It provides an innovative approach to the treatment of the dentofacial patient not seen in traditional orthognathic surgery textbooks.

Joseph L. Daw

Reviewer: Joseph L. Daw, MD, DDS (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book is a summation of the author's philosophical approach to the orthognathic surgery patient. It is not meant to be nor is it a textbook on orthognathic surgery. Rather, it is a demonstration of one author's perspective of the analysis and treatment of dentofacial anomalies.
Purpose: The author's philosophy is based on three basic principles: the facial soft tissues rather than cephalometric measurements should direct treatment planning; skeletal expansion allows a more predictable soft tissue response; and the facial skeletal disproportion that results from skeletal expansion usually provides an aesthetically attractive endpoint. This approach runs counter to traditional methods that rely more heavily on cephalometric data to dictate the surgical plan. Many clinicians may be skeptical of this philosophy and it is, indeed, somewhat controversial. However, overall, this author supports his concepts well with his clinical results.
Audience: This book is a valuable addition to the library of any clinician, surgeon, or orthodontist who treats orthognathic patients.
Features: This book is largely composed of clinical photographs and easily interpreted figures. Therefore, the entire book can be read without committing a significant amount of time. The first portion of the book focuses on analysis and treatment planning utilizing the principles espoused by the author. The bulk of the book then describes specific clinical situations, including Class II and Class III skeletal relationships, the long face patient, and the short face patient. The majority of clinical cases demonstrate outstanding aesthetic results, however, a few patients appear over-expanded, carrying the disproportion concept too far. In addition, cephalometric data are not provided for the clinical cases. By including such data, the author could have further supported his opinion that its importance should be de-emphasized. Finally, osseous genioplasty and soft tissue corrections are discussed.
Assessment: This book is well-written, easy to read, and clearly expresses the author's philosophy. It provides an innovative approach to the treatment of the dentofacial patient not seen in traditional orthognathic surgery textbooks.

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