By

Hugo L. Obwegeser, M.D., D.M.D., F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng.), Hon. F.D.S.R.C.P.S. (Glas.); Hon. F.F.D.R.C.S. (Ire.), Dr. h.c. Univ. of Detroit, USA; Dr. h. c. Univ. of Ferrara, Italy, Emeritus Professor of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery, Dental School, and Director of the Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
Hans U. Luder, PD, Dr. med. dent., Senior Research Associate in Oral Structural Biology, Dental School, University of ZUrich, Switzerland

The principal aim of this book is to identify and distinguish the variations in misregulation of mandibular growth by presenting relevant cases, which forms the basis of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures presented. The individual chapters deal with the terminology of jaw anomalies, the necessary diagnostic prerequisites, treatment planning, and the principal surgical procedures which are commonly used to correct these anomalies. Historical and technical details as well as possible complications and how to deal with them and possibly avoid them are included and information on advanced instrumentation is given.