Orthodontist's Role in Orthognathic Surgery

Abstract

Orthognathic surgery can eliminate severe esthetic and functional deformities and be a life-changing event for a patient. An orthodontist's role in orthognathic surgery can be divided into several phases: the initial evaluation, presurgical orthodontics, surgical planning, and postsurgical orthodontics. At each of these phases, collaboration between the orthodontist and the surgeon is critical. The ability of an orthodontist and a surgeon to coordinate their efforts during this time is what will lead to a successful outcome.

Keywords

orthodontist - orthognathic surgery - collaboration

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