Cephalometrics for Orthognathic Surgery: Principles, Planning, and Precision

About The Editor

Dr. Vikram Karande

Dr. Vikram Karande is currently working as Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at DY Patil Dental School, Pune. He completed his graduation and Master's from the prestigious Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, under the guidance of Dr. Neelam Andrade. He was awarded for securing the highest marks in OMFS in the post-graduate University exams of 2006, Univ. of Mumbai. He has since been actively involved in teaching and research, with 18 years of teaching experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His areas of special interest include Pathology , TMJ, Trauma & Dento-facial deformities. He has, to date, published over 30 research publications in both National and International journals. He is also an esteemed member of the editorial board of the Oral Sphere Journal of Dental and Health Sciences.
He has been a Postgraduate Teacher in the subject of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at MUHS. He is the recipient of several awards, both at the State and National levels. He was awarded by the Government of India for his work as Assistant Clinical Director during the Special Olympics, as part of the celebrations marking India's 75th year of independence. Additionally, he rendered selfless service during the COVID-19 pandemic and was awarded the title of “COVID warrior” by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). He has presented several award-winning scientific papers at both the State and National levels during his student days and as a faculty member of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
He has a passion for teaching and academics, and his work has centered on creating innovative teaching methods for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book is a reflection of his efforts in this regard, which he completed under the guidance of his mentor, Dr. Neelam Andrade.

Dr. Neelam Andrade
Dr. Neelam Andrade has over three decades of experience in teaching, performing surgeries, and research, both nationally and internationally. She is a distinguished clinician, administrator, and pioneer in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, having made significant contributions to various areas, including Distraction Osteogenesis of jawbones, Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, Dentofacial deformities, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Trauma, and Oral Pathology.
She is also an accomplished academic, with over 80 National and International publications to her name, and has delivered more than 200 keynote presentations worldwide. Dr. Andrade's leadership extends to her role as the Dean at Nair Hospital & Dental College, Mumbai, and Director of Medical Education at MCGM. She has served as a Ph.D. guide and mentored over 30 postgraduate students.
Dr. Andrade has been instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she was appointed Dean at Asia’s largest NESCO Covid Centre in Mumbai. Her leadership and selfless contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including several prestigious awards for excellence in dentistry, such as the Famdent Excellence in Dentistry award, Best Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon award, and the T.C. White Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
She has pioneered several surgical techniques and classifications, including Andrade's classification for Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Orofacial Tuberculosis, both of which are internationally recognised and widely followed. Her work has been honoured with the prestigious Dr. M.S.N. Ginwala Best Scientific Paper Award multiple times. She is one of the very few stalwarts in the field to have had the honour of delivering the “MSN Ginwala Oration.”
Dr. Andrade has held several key roles, including the past president of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) and as member of various editorial boards. She continues to shape the future of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery through her academic, clinical, and administrative contributions.

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