Original Article

An Orthognathıc Approach To Facıal Asymmery

10.13076/1300-3550-3-2-125

  • Neslihan Üçüncü
  • Orhan Güven

Turk J Orthod 1990;3(2):125-128

Facial asymmetry which occurs as a result of different effects, may be seen at diffierent parts of the face. The jaws are frequently the cause of facial asymmetry. Especially, the mandible is a major contributor to facial asymmetry. In this paper, the technique of genioplasti was applied to a patient who had mandibular asymmetry. Differences between preoperatif and postoperatif cephalometric values has been discussed.

Keywords: Facial asymmetry, genioplasti