Quantitative analysis of 3-dimensional facial soft tissue photographic images: technical methods and clinical application.

Background: The recent advent of 3D photography has created the potential for comprehensive facial evaluation. However, lack of practical true 3D analysis of the information collected from 3D images has been the factor limiting widespread utilization in orthodontics. Current evaluation of 3D facial soft tissue images relies on subjective visual evaluation and 2D distances to assess facial disharmony.

Longitudinal trends in discharge patterns of orthognathic surgeries: is there a regionalization of procedures in teaching hospitals?

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if there is regionalization of orthognathic surgeries to teaching hospitals during the study period.

Study Design: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample for years 2000-2008 was used. Every hospitalization that had an orthognathic surgery was selected.

Discharge patterns of orthognathic surgeries in the United States.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to provide a nationally representative estimate of the number and type of different orthognathic procedures performed in hospitalized patients in the United States.

Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample for 2008 was used. All hospitalizations for orthognathic surgeries were included.

Factors associated with hospitalization charges for cleft palate repairs and revisions.

Purpose: The objective of this study is to provide nationally representative estimates of cleft palate correction and revision procedures performed in hospitalized patients, as well as to examine patient- and hospital-level factors associated with hospitalization charges.

Materials And Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample for the year 2007 was used. All hospitalizations that had a cleft palate correction or revision of cleft palate repair were selected.