Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e
Chapter 21
Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery
Cunningham, S. J. and Feinmann, C. (1998). Psychological assessment of patients requiring orthognathic surgery and the relevance of body dysmorphic disorder. British Journal of Orthodontics, 25, 293-8. [PubMed 9884781] [DOI: 10.1093/ortho%2F25.4.293]
An article alerting the clinician to the condition body dysmorphic disorder.Hajeer, M. Y., Millett, D. T., Ayoub, A. F., and Siebert, J. P. (2004). Applications of 3D imaging in orthodontics: Part I. Journal of Orthodontics, 31, 62-70. [PubMed 15071154] [DOI: 10.1179/146531204225011346]
An overview of the new 3-D imaging systems is discussed.Harris, M. and Reynolds, I. R. (1991). Fundamentals of Orthognathic Surgery. Saunders, London.
A concise but complete account of the subject for those with little background in the field.Hunt, N. P. and Rudge, S. J. (1984). Facial profile and orthognathic surgery. British Journal of Orthodontics, 11, 126-36. [PubMed 6591951]
A detailed account of assessment of a patient for orthognathic surgery.Lee, R. T. (1994). The benefits of post-surgical orthodontic treatment. British Journal of Orthodontics, 21, 265-74. [PubMed 7947581]
The potential advantages of undertaking minimal orthodontic treatment pre-surgically are discussed.Proffit, W. R., Turvey, T. A., and Phillips, C. (1996). Orthognathic surgery: a hierarchy of stability. International Journal of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery, 11, 191-204. [PubMed 9456622]
Proffit, W. R., White, R. P., and Sarver, D. M. (2003). Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity. Mosby, St Louis, MO.
This textbook is highly recommended for readers wanting more information on this subject. It is a comprehensive and well-written account of the treatment of dentofacial deformity.Sandy, J. R., Irvine, G. H., and Leach, A. (2001). Update on orthognathic surgery. Dental Update, 28, 337-45. [PubMed 11575247]
A well-illustrated article demonstrating the basics of combined orthodontics and orthognathic surgery treatment.


