Open AccessThe possibilities of computer simulation of the orthognatic surgical procedure in the treatment of class II malocclusion
Author(s) -
Jovana Milutinović,
Nenad Nedeljković,
Predrag Nikolić
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
stomatološki glasnik srbije
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1452-3701
pISSN - 0039-1743
DOI - 10.2298/sgs0803147m
Subject(s) - cephalometric analysis , computer aided , malocclusion , software , orthodontics , class (philosophy) , medicine , dentistry , orthognathic surgery , software package , computer software , computer science , artificial intelligence , computational science , programming language
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the possibilities for computer-aided orthognathic surgery in the treatment of class II malocclusions. Materials and methods: Twelve patients treated at the Dept. of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Belgrade, were included in the study. Profile cephalometric analyses of all patients were conducted before and after the treatment. The first step was the profile cephalometric analysis before the treatment using the computer software Nemotec dental studio NX2005 and the second step was the computer-aided simulation using the same software. Results: The difference in the results was found in the soft-tissue analysis, which can be explained by the possibility of observing the instant changes in patients' profiles during the simulation of surgical treatment. Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it can be concluded that the computer-aided simulation provides a faster approach, a possibility to educate patients before the surgical treatment and a better clinician-patient communication