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Virtual occlusion accuracy in orthognathic surgery: challenges and critical limitations in
SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research
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Why it matters for dental
Orthognathic surgery teams using digital occlusal planning may encounter accuracy gaps in segmental maxillary cases; owners and specialists who rely on virtual workflows need to validate digital occlusion against physical models before finalizing surgical splints.
Key points
- Study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (online 15 September 2026) quantifies error margins between virtual occlusion and actual surgical outcomes in multi-segment maxillary osteotomies.
- Authors identify critical limitations in current digital occlusion protocols that affect precise repositioning of maxillary segments.
- Findings directly impact orthognathic surgery workflows where virtual planning is used to generate surgical splints.
- Specialists and DSOs performing high volumes of orthognathic cases should audit their current digital-to-analog verification steps.
Who should care
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