Radiography after orthognathic surgery. Part II. Surgical complications

P. A. Kaplan, H. K. Tu, M. A. Koment, J. D. Ruskin, J. Bennion

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Abstract

In a retrospective review of the radiographs from 100 patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery, the authors found that 10% of radiographs had evidence of surgical complications. These complications were fractures, temporomandibular joint dislocations, transected tooth roots, retained surgical devices, avascular necrosis, malunion or nonunion of osteotomy fragments, and osteomyelitis. Some of these complications are of little significance, while others require immediate intervention. Opacified maxillary sinuses and lucencies around tooth roots are frequent findings that may be confused with abnormalities; however, they represent postoperative blood in the sinuses and resorption of bone due to stress from orthodontic appliances, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)195-198
Number of pages4
JournalRadiology
Volume167
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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