In the current year of 2024, one of the most discussed topics is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our lives. AI will certainly influence all health areas and I believe it will revolutionize our specialty, mainly in orthognathic surgery, which is already fully involved with numbers, digital images, software, 3D printing and algorithms. Some have also made this prediction (which so far has not been confirmed in relation to orthognathic surgery) for resorbable plates and...

I was very pleased to receive the honorable invitation to write about modern Orthognathic Surgery. I work in the field and, over the last 30 years, I have followed its evolution, which has been very significant.

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce important improvements to our portfolio of benefits, aiming to meet the needs of our members in an even more comprehensive and effective manner.

1. How do you consider the evolution of orthognathic surgery over the years, concerning the techniques and technologies used? Undoubtedly, over the years, new techniques and technologies have been introduced into orthognathic surgery. Currently, the digital flow for Virtual Planning is a reality.

This JBCOMS column pays tribute, with deep regret and respect, to Dr. Alexander Sverzut, whose legacy will remain eternally present in the medical community. Above all, to the professor, friend, husband, brother and father, who left us so early and who will be sorely missed. We talked with Tatiana do Valle Lovato Sverzut, wife, and Cassio Edvard Sverzut, brother of our dear colleague Alexander Sverzut, who passed away on April 24, 2024, who provided moving testimonies that reveal a little about...

Introduction: Orthognathic surgery causes impairment of masticatory function in the immediate postoperative period. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare changes in Body Mass Index (BMI), weight loss and changes in laboratory tests after monomaxillary and bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Methods: Prospective study for two years, in which patients were separated according to the surgery they underwent. In the pre-operative period of 1 week and in the postoperative period of 40...

Introduction: Aseptic necrosis of the maxilla represents a challenging postoperative complication associated with Le Fort I osteotomy, a common procedure in orthognathic surgeries for the correction of maxillomandibular deformities. Objective: This study aims to present an effective treatment protocol for managing this condition. Methods: A 37-year-old female patient, diagnosed with maxillary hypoplasia/atresia and mandibular prognathism, underwent orthognathic surgery that included maxillary...

Introduction: An imbalance in the breathing pattern compromises craniofacialdevelopment, such as maxillary hyplopasia, which is a common skeletalchange in adult patients. The relationship between Surgically-Assisted RapidPalatal Expansion (SARPE) and the decrease in airflow resistance makes itimportant to evaluate the upper airway space, due to its potential impact onthe increase in the nasomaxillary complex. Objective: To evaluate the effectsof SARPE on nasal dimensions, maxillary...

Objective: Evaluate the variation in the mandibular angle in dentofacial deformites,using computed tomography. Methods: Retrospective study, in whichpre-operative computed tomography scans of patients undergoing orthognathicsurgery were examined. The vertical height of the mandibular angle, bizygomaticdistance, intergonial distance and mandibular angle were analyzed using thesoftware Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions. The data were subjectedto statistical analysis using ANOVA with...

Introduction: The surgical management in the maxillofacial complex, such as in reconstruction procedures and orthognathic surgeries, can cause paresthesia of mental, infraorbital, and inferior alveolar nerves. Paresthesia is one of the most common postoperative complications and can be justified by the anatomical positioning of these nerve structures, externally to the facial bones. Among the treatments offered for nerve regeneration, low-level laser therapy has shown good therapeutic results...

Introduction: Orthodontic treatment is often limited by the severity of malocclusions and the limitations of existing orthodontic devices. The use of plates and screws has been proven to be an excellent option for orthodontic anchoring in the treatment of these complex cases. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate three different configurations of orthodontic anchorage miniplates Methods: Three titanium plate configurations were tested and compared: a 3-hole straight plate, a 3-hole...