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Abstract
Maxillary osteotomy with superior repositioning of the maxilla has proved to be a useful method for correction of open-bite deformity and vertical maxillary excess (”long face” syndrome). However, recognition of the potential risk of this procedure's initiating TMJ disorders must not be neglected. In a study of 13 patients who underwent superior repositioning of the maxilla with a mean of 6 mm, 60% developed TMJ symptoms ranging in severity. A careful preoperative evaluation of each patient is, therefore, recommended.
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Karl-Erik Kahnberg
Karl-Erik Kahnberg, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Dr. Kahnberg received his L.D.S. degree from the University of Lund, Malmö, Sweden in 1966 and his Odont. Dr. at the Faculty of Odontology, University of Göteborg, Sweden in 1976. Dr. Kahnberg is currently associate professor in Oral Surgery at the University of Göteborg and also a member of the Swedish Board of Oral Surgeons. He has written many articles in the field of orthognathic surgery, traumatology, and implantology and has also given numerous postgraduate courses in those fields.