List of original papers

The thesis is based on the following original articles, which are referred to in the text by numerals I to V:

I Forssell H, Finne K, Forssell K, Panula K, Blinnikka L-M (1998) Expectations and perceptions regarding treatment: A prospective study of patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Int J Adult Orthognath Orthod Surg 13: 107–113.

II Panula K, Somppi M, Finne K, Oikarinen K (2000) Effects of orthognathic surgery on temporomandibular joint dysfunction . A controlled prospective 4-year follow-up study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 29: 183–187.

III Panula K, Finne K, Oikarinen K (2001) Incidence of complications and problems related to orthognathic surgery: a review of 655 patients. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 59: 1128–1136.

IV Panula K, Finne K, Oikarinen K (xxxx) Neurosensory deficits after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy of the mandible – the influence of medial side soft tissue handling of the ascending ramus. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg (submitted).

V Panula K, Keski-Nisula L, Keski-Nisula K, Keski-Nisula S, Oikarinen K (2002) Costs of surgical-orthodontic treatment in community hospital care: An analysis of the different phases of treatment. Int J Adult Orthognath Orthod Surg 17: 297–306.

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