Results of combined surgical and orthodontic treatment of gnathic defects as evaluated by doctors and patients
Journal Title: Journal of Stomatology (Czasopismo Stomatologiczne) - Year 2010, Vol 63, Issue 12
Abstract
Aim of the study: To compare combined surgical and orthodontic treatment results of gnathic defects from the doctor’s and the patient’s perspectives.Material and methods: The analysis was performed on 30 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion before the treatment and 12 months postoperatively. The patients’ facial appearance as well as occlusal relationships was also evaluated for the same periods using a four-grade scale.Results: The doctor’s and the patient’s evaluation was statistically significantlyhigheraftercombinedsurgery as far as the facial aesthetics and occlusal relationship are concerned as compared with the preoperative condition.Conclusion: For the patient, the most important treatment result is the improvement of facial aesthetics. The occlusal relationship, especially in the posterior region, is not very essential. Doctor’s professional assessment of patient’s facial aesthetics and occlusion is the basis for accomplishing satisfactory outcome of treatment.
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Joanna Szyper-Szczurowska, Bartłomiej Loster
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