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A classification system of mandibular prognathism
Author(s) -
Cho H.J.,
Nguyen T.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-248x.2008.00032.x
Subject(s) - medicine , mandibular prognathism , orthodontics , dentistry , surgical planning , osteotomy , surgery
Aim: To provide a classification system of mandibular prognathism (MP) as a guide for proper diagnosis and treatment planning of the various forms of skeletal discrepancies seen in mandibular prognathism and to a communication tool among orthodontists and surgeons. Materials and Methods: Six different types of MP were presented. Recommended surgical procedures for each MP categories were presented. Twenty‐three consecutive MP patients were evaluated by a panel of three orthodontists. The panel categorized each patient according to Cho's MP classification system. The recommended surgery by the MP classification system and actual surgery performed for each were compared. Result: The recommended surgical procedure(s) respective to the MP category of each individual corresponded to the actual surgery performed with exception of a few individuals. Conclusion: This MP classification system proved to be a good diagnostic tool and led to an appropriate orthodontic and surgical treatment plan.