Analysis and prediction of condylar resorption following orthognathic surgery

Abstract Condylar resorption is a feared complication of orthognathic surgery. This study investigated condylar resorption in a cohort of 200 patients This allowed for a powerful update on incidence and risk factors. 9.5% of patients developed resorption. These patients had on average, 17% volume lo...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Pieter-Jan Verhelst, Sigrid Janssens, Harold Matthews, Giacomo Begnoni, Peter Claes, Eman Shaheen, Hilde Peeters, Constantinus Politis, Reinhilde Jacobs
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Orthognathic surgery Condylar resorption Condylar remodeling Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy Temporomandibular joint
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81148-w