A study to evaluate cephalometric hard tissue profile of Tamil population for orthognathic surgery.

The primary aim of this study is to compare, the cephalometric hard tissue profile values and analysis between Tamil and Caucasian population. The study also aims to create a better understanding in the facial proportions of Tamil Nadu population and to have better diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery for Tamil population in Tamil Nadu.

A Study on the Influence of the Osteotomy Slope on Bony Changes after Advancement Genioplasty.

Introduction: The slope of the osteotomy used for the genioplasty dictates the vertical change. The horizontal bony changes after advancement genioplasty are not identical to the intercortical bony changes, because the variety of osteotomy slopes result in different vertical changes.

Material And Methodology: Ten of these patients had additional osteotomies as follows: five maxillary, three mandibular and two both maxillary and mandibular.