
pmid: 19816282
Orthognathic surgery for occlusal improvement commonly requires preoperative and postoperative orthodontic treatments to fine-tune intercuspation. This report focuses on the feasibility, treatment goals, and outcomes of orthognathic surgery in a series of patients with congenital dentofacial anomalies who were considered ineligible for or noncompliant with orthodontic treatment. Despite suboptimal occlusal outcomes, the orthognathic procedures resulted in tangible benefits for the patients. We conclude that surgical treatment without concomitant orthodontics is a viable option in selected patients.
Male, Chin, Adolescent, Esthetics, Cephalometry, Orthognathic Surgical Procedures, Cleft Lip, Mandible, Middle Aged, Osteotomy, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Macroglossia, Maxilla, Feasibility Studies, Humans, Female, Child, Malocclusion, Follow-Up Studies
Male, Chin, Adolescent, Esthetics, Cephalometry, Orthognathic Surgical Procedures, Cleft Lip, Mandible, Middle Aged, Osteotomy, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Macroglossia, Maxilla, Feasibility Studies, Humans, Female, Child, Malocclusion, Follow-Up Studies
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