G. William Arnett, DDS, FACD

Forty five years of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical experience. Practice limited to facial reconstruction and teaching. On staff at USC, UCLA, Loma Linda, and Universidad de Chile. Founder and developer of orthodontic, surgical, and general dentistry diagnostic and treatment planning software - FAB software.

G. William Arnett' Publications

PENDING – Surgeons. 3 Dimensional CBCT Orientation for Orthognathic Surgery

G.W. Arnett, A. D’Agostino, E. Grendene, R.P. McLaughlin, L. Trevisiol. Combined orthodontic and surgical open bite correction: Principles for success. Part 2. Angle Orthod. 2022 Jul 1;92(4):431-445.

G.W. Arnett, L. Trevisiol, E. Grendene, R.P. McLaughlin, A. D’Agostino. Combined orthodontic and surgical open bite correction. Part 1. Angle Orthod. 2022;92(2):161-172.

Elisa Mazzoni, Antonio D’Agostino, Michael J. Gunson, G. William Arnett, et al. Hydroxylapatite‐collagen hybrid scaffold induces human adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells to osteogenic differentiation in vitro and bone regrowth in patients. STEM CELLS Transl Med. 2020;9:377–388.

Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD and G. William Arnett, DDS, FACD. Orthognathic virtual treatment planning for functional esthetic results. Seminars in Orthodontics, Volume 25, Issue 3, September 2019, Pages 230-247.

Antonio D’Agostino, MD, Lorenzo Trevisiol, MD, Vittorio Favero, MD, Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD, Federica Pedica, MD, Pier Francesco Nocini, MD, DDS, and G. William Arnett, DDS. Hydroxyapoapatite/Collagen Composite Is a Reliable Material for Malar Augmentation. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016:74(6):1238e1-e15.

William Arnett, DDS, FACD, and Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD. Risk Factors in the Initiation of Condylar Resorption. Seminars in Orthodontics, Vol 19, No 2 (June), 2013, Pages 81-88.

Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD, G. William Arnett DDS, FACD, and Stephen B. Milam.  Pathophysiology and Pharmacologic Control of Osseous Mandibular Condylar Resorption, Letters to the Editor. JOMS 71:4, 2013.

Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD, G. William Arnett DDS, FACD, and Stephen B. Milam.  Pathophysiology and Pharmacologic Control of Osseous Mandibular Condylar Resorption. JOMS 70:1918-1934, 2012.

Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD and G. William Arnett DDS, FACD.  Treating severe condylar resorption patients with orthognathic surgery and tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors.  IJOMS, October 2011; 40(10):1087.

William Arnett, DDS, FACD and Michael J. Gunson DDS, MD. Management of condylar resorption before, during, and after orthognathic surgery. IJOMS, October 2011; 40(10):1021.

Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD and G. William Arnett, DDS, FACD, Condylar Resorption, Matrix Metalloproteinases, and Tetracyclines, RWISO Journal, September 2010; Vol. 2, No. 1: 37-44.

William Arnett, DDS, FACD and Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD, JCO Interviews: Drs. G. William Arnett and Michael J. Gunson on Esthetic treatment planning for orthognathic surgery. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, April 2010; Vol 44 (4):227-235.

William Arnett, DDS, FACD and Michael J. Gunson, DDS, MD, Esthetic treatment planning for orthognathic surgery. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, March 2010; Vol 44(3):196-200.

Michael J. Gunson, G. William Arnett, Bent Formby, Charles Falzone, Ruchi Mathur, and Carolyn Alexander.  Oral contraceptive pill use and abnormal menstrual cycles in women with severe condylar resorption:  A case for low serum 17β-estradiol as a major factor in progressive condylar resorption.  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, December 2009;136(6)772-779.

Cintra O, Arnett GW. Bimaxillary counterclockwise advancement orthognathic surgery for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.  International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009;5:473.

Arnett GW, Gunson MJ, McLaughlin RP. Three-Dimensional Facial Treatment Planning In Bell-Guerrero, Distraction Osteogenesis of the Facial Skeleton. B.C. Decker Inc. 2007;1: 1-10.

Arnett. GW, Gunson, MJ. Facial Analysis: The Key to Successful Dental Treatment Planning. The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry Volume 21, No.3, Fall 2005; 20-34.

Arnett GW, Gunson MJ, McLaughlin RP. “The Essence of Beauty” American Association of Orthodontists. 2004, December.

Arnett GW, Gunson, MJ. Facial Planning for Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2004, September;126 (3):290-295.

Arnett GW, McLaughlin RP. Facial and Dental Planning for Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons. Mosby, An imprint of Elsevier Limited. 2004, Elsevier Limited.

Arnett GW, McLaughlin RP. Planificación facial y dental para orthodoncistas y circujanos orales (Facial and Dental Planning for Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons) © 2004 Elsevier Limited an Elsevier Imprint © Edición en español, Elsevier España.

Gunson, MJ. Perception of facial esthetics: a comparison of similar Class II cases treated with attempted growth modification or later orthognathic surgery. Angle Orthod. 2003;73:365-373.

Arnett, GW, Kim J, Sant’Ana, E, Giglio F. Cirgugia de Modelo realizada Passo a Passa (Orthognathic Model Sugary Step by Step). Revista Dental Press de Ortodontia e Orthopedia Facial, Volume 7 – Numero 1 – Janeiro/Fevereiro 2002;93-105

Arnett GW, Jelic JS, Kim J, Cummings D, Beress A, Worley CM, Chung BD and Bergman R. Analisis cefalometrico de trejidos blandos: diagnostico y plan de tratamiento de las deformidades dentofaciales. Revista Chilena De Ortodoncia Vol. XIX No 1 Enero-Junio 2002;7-19.

Arnett GW, Jelic JS, Kim J, Cummings D, Beress A, Worley CM, Chung BD and Bergman R. Soft-tissue cephalometric analysis: Diagnosis and treatment planning of facial deformity. Straight Wire Brasil de Ortodontia Journal, Revista No 16 set-out-Nov-Dec 2001;10-26.

Arnett GW, Jelic JS, Kim J, Cummings D, Beress A, Worley CM, Chung BD and Bergman R. Soft-tissue cephalometric analysis: Diagnosis and treatment planning of facial deformity. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, September 1999:116(3)239-253.

Arnett GW, Worley CM. The treatment motivation survey: Defining patient motivation for treatment. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, March 1999;115(3)233-238.

Arnett GW, Kreashko RG, Jelic JS. Kephalometric Analyse der Weichgewebe: Diagnose und Behandlung vertikaler Abweichungen. Informationen Aus Orthodontie & Kieferorthopadie. 30.Jahrgang 1998, Nr. 2 (pages 559-571).

Arnett GW, Kreashko RG, Jelic JS. Correcting vertically altered faces: Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. The International Journal of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery 1998:13(4)267-276.

Arnett GW, Jelic JS, Kreashko RG. Exame Cefalométrico do Tecido Mole: Diagnóstico e Tratamento da Face Verticalmente Alterada. Straight Wire Brasil de Ortodontia Journal, Revista Vol XII – No 12 edicão especial (pages 5-18).

Arnett GW, Jelic JS, Kreashko RG. Soft tissue cephalometric analysis: Diagnosis and treatment of the vertically altered face. The Associated Orthodontic Journals of Europe 1998.

Arnett GW, Milam SB, Gottesman L, Worley CM.  Morphologic changes of the temporomandibular joint associated with orthognathic surgery.  In: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery.  Raymond Fonseca.  WB Saunders Co, 2000. 

Arnett GW and Orival Demange C. L’Orthodontie Francaise, Societe Francaise d’Orthopedie Dento-Faciale, Vol 69 – Tome – 1, chapter 5 pg 211 – 224

Arnett GW, Turley P. Goal directed orthodontic care: mandibular retrusion versus maxillary excess – orthodontic preparation for surgery. In progress.

Arnett GW, Turley P. Goal directed orthodontic care: nonsurgical versus surgical correction of class II malocclusion associated with mandibular deficiency. In progress.

Arnett GW, Wahl R, Polyakov V.  Anterior openbite closure – stability or relapse?  In progress.

Arnett GW, Milam S. The unfavorable long-term result in orthognathic surgery II: injury to the temporomandibular joint and trigeminal nerve. In: Kaban, Pogrel, Perrott, eds. Complications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, 1997:265-277.

Arnett GW, Milam SB, Gottesman L. Retrusão Mandibular Progressiva – Reabsorcão Condilar Idiopática. Parte II. Revista Dental Press de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Maxilar Vol 2 – No 4 Julho/Agosto 1997.

Arnett GW, Milam SB, Gottesman L. Progressive mandibular retrusion – idiopathic condylar resorption. Part II. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 1996;110:117-127.

Arnett GW, Milam SB, Gottesman L. Retrusão Mandibular Progressiva – Reabsorcão Condilar Idiopática. Parte I. Revista Dental Press de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Maxilar Vol 2 – No 3 Maio/Junho 1997.

Arnett GW, Milam SB, Gottesman L. Progressive mandibular retrusion – idiopathic condylar resorption. Part I. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 1996;110:8-15.

Arnett GW, Milam SB and Gottesman L. Progressive condylar resorption: host adaptive capacity factors. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop Nov. 1995.

Arnett GW. A redefinition of bilateral sagittal osteotomy (BSO) advancement relapse. Retention and Long-Term Stability/8th International Conference for Orthodontists. Ernst Hosl; Anton Baldaug: Huthig, 1993 pages 161-171.

Arnett GW. A redefinition of bilateral sagittal osteotomy (BSSO) advancement relapse. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 1993;104:506-515

Arnett GW, Bergman RT. Das Gesicht als Schlussel der kieferorthopadischen Diagnose und Behandlungsplanung. Teil II. Orthodontie und Kieferorthopadie. Jahrgang 25, 1993.

Arnett GW, Bergman RT. Facial keys to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Part II. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 1993;103(5):395-411.

Arnett GW, Bergman, RT. Chaves Facial Para O Diagnóstico E Plano De Tratamento Ortodonticos. Parte 2. Straight Wire Brasil de Ortodôntia Journal, Revista Dezembro/Janeiro/Fevereiro/Marco – 96 Volume VIII No 08 (pages 35-46).

Arnett GW, Bergman, RT. Chaves Facial Para O Diagnóstico E Plano De Tratamento Ortodonticos. Parte 1. Straight Wire Brasil de Ortodôntia Journal, Revista Dezembro/Janeiro/Fevereiro/Marco – 96 Volume VIII No 08 (pages 23-34).

Arnett GW, Bergman RT. Das Gesicht als Schlussel der kieferorthopadischen Diagnose und Behandlungsplanung. Teil I. Orthodontie und Kieferorthopadie. Jahrgang 25, 1993.

Arnett GW, Bergman RT. Facial keys to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Part I. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 1993;103(4):299-312.

Arnett GW, Tamborello JA, Rathbone JA. Temporomandibular joint ramifications of orthognathic surgery. In Bell WH, ed. Modern Practice in Orthognathic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co 1992;1:522-593.

Johnson LM, Arnett GW, Tamborello JA, Binder A. Airway changes in relationship to mandibular posturing. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 1992;106(2):143-148.

Johnson LM, Arnett GW. Pyramidal osseous release around the descending palatine artery: a surgical technique. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1991;49:1356-1357.

Arnett GW.  Condylar positioning in orthognathic surgery. Round Table Clinics. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1991;48:25; Supplement 1.

Arnett GW. Discussion – Correction of condylar displacement following intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1991;49:373-374.

Arnett GW, Tamborello JA. Progressive class II development – female idiopathic condylar resorption. In West RA, ed. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America – Orthognathic Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co 1990;2(4)699-716.

Arnett GW, Tamborello JA. TMJ dysfunction from transorally placed lag screws: fact or fiction? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1988; 46(7):625. 

Arnett GW, Tamborello JA. Condylar movement during intermaxillary fixation sagittal osteotomy. Clinical Congress on Orthognathic Challenges: Predictability, Stability and Complications. AAO/AAOMS Clinical Congress Scientific Abstract Session 1986.

McKelvy BD, Sanders B, Cox RL, Arnett GW. Chronic disseminated histiocytosis X of adulthood clinically mimicking subacute osteomyelitis.  Journal of Oral Medicine 1975; 30(3):73-6  

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