Craniofacial Surgery Glossary

The prominence of the cheekbone formed by the zygomatic bone, important in facial aesthetic analysis and reconstruction.

Misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between upper and lower dental arches.

Surgical restoration of the lower jaw using bone grafts or prosthetic materials following trauma or tumor resection.

A surgical technique involving temporary mandibular osteotomy to access posterior oral cavity and oropharyngeal tumors.

A surgical procedure that moves both the upper and lower jaws forward to treat obstructive sleep apnea and improve facia...

Surgical reshaping of the chin through augmentation, reduction, or repositioning procedures.

A bony prominence along the forehead caused by premature fusion of the metopic suture.

Underdevelopment of the jaw, particularly the mandible, often associated with airway complications.

Congenital underdevelopment of the external ear requiring reconstructive surgery for both function and appearance.

Underdevelopment of the middle third of the face, creating a characteristic flat or retrusive appearance.

Single-stage surgical procedure that advances the entire upper and middle facial skeleton as one unit.

A genetic disorder causing craniosynostosis, typically affecting the coronal sutures.

Non-surgical technique using custom appliances to reshape nasal cartilage and align alveolar segments in cleft patients.

The angle formed between the nose and upper lip in profile view, used to assess facial aesthetics and surgical outcomes.

The anatomical unit comprising the nasal bones, maxilla, and related structures of the midface.

A vascularized mucoperiosteal flap harvested from the nasal septum used for skull base reconstruction.

A complex facial fracture involving the nasoethmoidal orbital region, often requiring specialized reconstruction techniq...

Oral and maxillofacial surgery, the surgical specialty treating conditions of the mouth, jaws, and facial structures.

Corrective jaw surgery to address skeletal discrepancies affecting bite, function, and facial aesthetics.

The direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing implant.

Surgical cutting of bone, typically performed to realign or reshape skeletal structures.

A pointed, tower-shaped skull deformity resulting from premature fusion of multiple cranial sutures.

Complex facial trauma involving fractures of the upper, middle, and lower facial thirds.

A genetic disorder causing craniosynostosis, broad thumbs, and syndactyly.