Preoperative and postoperative imaging evaluation of patients with maxillofacial deformities.

This article discusses the various imaging techniques that are most helpful in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome assessment of patients with maxillofacial deformities. Specific anatomic inter-relationships of which the radiologist should be aware are discussed to aid in communication with the treating physician. Imaging characteristics of specific maxillofacial deformities and common syndromes are presented.