This study aims to evaluate the relationship between hard and soft tissue advancement during orthognathic surgery. The use of typical pre and post operative imaging consisting of con-beam computed tomography will be used, in conjunction with a 3D camera to evaluate hard and soft tissue points before and after surgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
45
Patient's pre and post operative hard and soft tissues will be evaluated retrospectively through the use of con-beam computed tomography imaging for hard tissue evaluation and 3DMd three dimensional photography for soft tissue imaging.
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hard and soft tissue change
The difference between standard pre and post operative hard and soft tissue positioning will be evaluated. Comparisons will be made between the actual bony advancement of a particular bony landmark, and compare that advancement to the advancement seen with a corresponding soft tissue landmark.
Time frame: pre operative and post operative imaging is taken immediately before, and 24 hours post operatively, respectively.
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