Craniofacial Surgery Glossary

Presurgical technique using appliances to guide growth and alignment of alveolar segments in cleft patients.

Fusion or immobility of a joint, commonly affecting the temporomandibular joint in craniofacial patients.

A genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of skull sutures and syndactyly of hands and feet.

A bone-anchored hearing aid that transmits sound through direct bone conduction via an implanted titanium fixture.

A surgical incision extending across the scalp from ear to ear, behind the hairline, providing wide exposure for cranial...

Forward positioning of both upper and lower jaws, often requiring surgical setback for correction.

Decreased width of the skull at the temporal regions, often seen in craniosynostosis.

An orbital floor or medial wall fracture without involving the orbital rim.

Complete fusion of joint surfaces by bone tissue, causing total loss of joint mobility.

A shortened skull shape with increased width, often resulting from bilateral coronal suture fusion.

Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible used to correct jaw deformities.

A specialized fat compartment in the cheek used as a pedicled flap for oral and maxillary reconstruction.

Autologous bone harvested from the skull vault used for craniofacial reconstruction.

Abnormal positioning of the inner or outer corner of the eyelid.

Surgical procedure to reposition and secure the lateral or medial canthal tendon.

Hand-drawn or digital outline of anatomical structures on lateral skull radiographs for analysis.

Radiographic measurement technique used to analyze skull and facial bone proportions for surgical planning.

Congenital facial malformation requiring staged surgical repair and multidisciplinary team management.

Surgical repair of the oral commissure (corner of mouth) to restore normal anatomy and function.

A measurement ratio used to classify skull shape by comparing maximum width to maximum length.

A custom-fitted orthotic device used to treat positional plagiocephaly and other cranial asymmetries in infants.

Surgical reshaping of the skull to correct deformities and accommodate normal brain growth.

Relating to the skull and facial bones as a unified anatomical system requiring specialized surgical expertise.

Premature fusion of skull sutures in infants, requiring surgical intervention to prevent increased intracranial pressure...