[The experiences of 10 years of an interdisciplinary dysgnathia consultation].

Abstract

We regard the down-fracture technique in maxillary osteotomy of the Le Fort-I plane, the possibility of simultaneous bimaxillary procedure as well as adaptation osteotomy in the maxillary region, semirigid osteosynthesis technique with miniplates and miniscrews and consistent interdisciplinary cooperation in planning and therapy as the most important advances during the last ten years. A joint dysgnathia clinic has proved to be of great benefit. Sagittal and vertical recurrences are avoided in particular using the bimaxillary procedure and a timely and consistent orthodontic follow-up treatment. The quality of the definitive result crucially depends on the consistency and quality of the immediate postoperative orthodontic follow-up treatment.