Overcorrection, Relapse, and Surgical Planning in Jaw Surgery

In this episode, Dr. Bobek and Dr. Wasson discuss overcorrection in orthognathic surgery, covering how their thinking on the topic has shifted with experience and what they currently do in practice for different jaw movements.Topics covered in this episode:Anterior open bite overcorrection and when segmenting the maxilla is worth consideringClass 2 correction: whether leaving patients tight still makes senseClass 3 correction and how much AP overcorrection is reasonableTransverse overcorrection in maxillary widening cases and dental vs. skeletal relapseVertical overcorrection in maxillary augmentation casesAsymmetry correction and the risks of overcorrecting to the opposite sideThe impaction-to-advancement ratio and why both hosts have moved away from itAccuracy of virtual surgical planning and what superimpositions tend to showCustom hardware and whether it changes the relapse pictureHow dental relapse and skeletal relapse differ and why that distinction matters for planning📬 Questions or topic suggestions: [email protected] Down Fracture Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and their guests.