August 14, 2025

Orthognathic Surgery for Temporomandibular Joint Pathology-Induced Facial Asymmetry: A Therapeutic Approach.

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Case report demonstrates improved facial aesthetics after surgery for facial asymmetry in TMJ pathology, suggesting effective therapy.

Orthognathic surgery successfully corrected facial asymmetry due to TMJ pathology in an 18-year-old female.
Le Fort I osteotomy and sagittal split ramus osteotomy were performed to address severe craniofacial deformities.
Post-surgery, significant improvement in facial aesthetics and stable occlusion were confirmed after 20 months of treatment.
Results remained stable and functional during a 3-year follow-up, highlighting the long-term efficacy of the intervention.

Büyükçavuş et al. (2025) studied this question.

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