Craniofacial Skeletal Reconstruction

Children born with craniofacial conditions often require staged treatment throughout childhood. As their face stops growing, skeletal reconstruction surgery may help improve function, facial balance and symmetry, and long-term stability.

Reconstruction can involve repairing, reshaping or even replacing bones in the head and neck.

The oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Phoenix Children’s work closely with the craniofacial team to develop a personalized treatment plan for teens and young adults with complex craniofacial differences. Craniofacial skeletal reconstruction procedures require advanced planning, including:

• 3D CT imaging
• Virtual surgical planning
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing
• Patient-specific surgical guides
• Custom fixation and implant technologies when needed

Our advanced planning approach enables our surgeons to perform very precise skeletal reconstruction that’s specific to each patient’s unique anatomy.

Treatments may include:

• Distraction osteogenesis
• Facial skeletal augmentation
• Genioplasty
• Midface reconstruction
• Orthognathic surgery

The goal of craniofacial skeletal reconstruction is to help you or your child achieve the best possible combination of:

• Airway health
• Balanced bite (occlusion)
• Confidence and quality of life
• Facial symmetry
• Jaw function
• Long-term skeletal stability
• Speech and swallowing function