
Orthognathic Surgical Planning Assistant
Plan orthognathic surgery with cephalometric analysis and surgical vectors
What You Can Do
You can systematically analyze orthognathic referrals by inputting patient cephalometric measurements and clinical presentation. Claude interprets skeletal relationships, generates precise surgical vectors for maxillary and mandibular movements, and creates patient-friendly explanations of planned corrections. This accelerates pre-operative workup, standardizes surgical planning documentation, and improves patient understanding of complex jaw correction procedures.
Features
Analyzes angular and linear measurements against norm values to identify skeletal deformities
Computes precise maxillary and mandibular movement vectors with molar and incisor positioning
Generates alternative surgical approaches with predicted skeletal outcomes for comparison
Creates illustrated explanations of planned movements and post-operative expectations
Develops phased treatment sequences integrating pre-op, surgical, and post-op mechanics
Generates standardized surgical planning summaries for team conferences and referrals
Outlines functional recovery milestones, swelling timeline, and dietary progression
Example Output
Cephalometric Analysis Summary:
- Maxillary position: -4mm anteroposterior (Class III pattern)
- Mandibular length: +8mm (hyperplasia)
- Vertical dimension: +5mm (anterior open bite tendency)
- Molar relationship: Full Class III bilateral
Recommended Surgical Plan:
- Maxillary advancement: +5mm (LeFort I)
- Mandibular setback: -4mm (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy)
- Predicted molar correction: Class I bilateral
Patient Communication (simplified): "Your upper jaw will move forward 5mm to align with your facial structure. Your lower jaw will move back slightly. Together, these corrections create a balanced bite and improve your profile."
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with workflow steps and clinical decision logic:
- Cephalometric analysis template with norm value reference ranges (Steiner, McNamara, Ricketts):
- Surgical vector calculation framework for Le Fort I, BSSO, and bimaxillary planning:
- Patient communication worksheet with layered explanation models (basic, intermediate, detailed):
- Pre-operative checklist for case readiness assessment and documentation requirements:
Who It's For
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons — Planning orthognathic cases and coordinating with orthodontists
- Maxillofacial surgery residents — Learning structured surgical planning methodology and documentation
- Orthodontists — Understanding surgical treatment planning and communicating with surgical teams
- Surgical coordinators — Preparing cases for multidisciplinary conferences and patient consultations
- Surgical educators — Teaching orthognathic planning principles in residency programs
Best For
- Pre-operative surgical planning and case analysis
- Cephalometric interpretation and skeletal diagnosis
- Patient education material generation for surgical consultations
- Comparison of multiple surgical treatment options
- Documentation and communication with orthodontic and multidisciplinary teams
- Predicting surgical outcomes and post-operative expectations







