Speedy orthodontics - Surgery first orthognathic approach
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Skeletal malocclusions are the result of variation in the relationship between skeletal dental and overlying soft tissues Management of these malocclusions in adults requires orthognathic surgery in combination with orthodontics Until 1960s surgeons and orthodontists worked independently to correct dentofacial deformities Thereafter the conventional approach for correction of severe dentofacial anomalies was introduced which consisted of three stages presurgical surgical postsurgical As treatment with conventional orthognathic surgery involves a prolonged time period surgery first orthognathic approach SFOA was introduced in which orthognathic surgery is done first followed by orthodontic treatment for alignment of the teeth and settle the occlusion By performing surgery first approach Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon RAP is initiated which is an important factor in reduction of treatment duration in SFOA This article intends to provide an overview of the history indications advantages disadvantages stability of SFOAKeywords Skeletal malocclusions Conventional orthognathic surgery Surgery first orthognathic approach Regional acceleratory phenomenon
Authors and Affiliations
Kotla Pradeepthi, T Saritha, C Sunitha, P Kiran Kumar, R Naveen
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