Patients' perception of improvement after orthognathic surgery : Pilot study

• We aimed to find out what patients thought of their quality of life after they had had an orthognathic operation. Thirty-two patients returned three questionnaires and 15 were further interrogated by telephone. Preoperatively the patients mentioned mainly functional problems as a reason for asking for the operation, but expectation of aesthetic improvement was also an important factor. They were generally satisfied with the outcome of the operation. Postoperative improvement was mentioned in terms of chewing, appearance, headaches, and bullying. Patients felt more secure in company with other people postoperatively. We conclude that patients' perceptions after orthognathic operations were generally favourable but there is a need for improved information to patients during the treatment.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Odontologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Dentistry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Oral health

Patient care

Patient information

Patient satisfaction

Quality of life

adult

article

bullying

clinical article

esthetics

face deformity

female

headache

human

interview

jaw malformation

male

mastication

medical information

orthognathic surgery

personal appearance

pilot study

postoperative period

preoperative period

questionnaire

self concept

telephone

treatment outcome

Attitude to Health

Esthetics

Dental

Humans

Malocclusion

Mandible

Maxilla

Middle Aged

Orthodontics

Corrective

Pilot Projects

Snoring

Social Adjustment

Social Behavior

Speech Disorders

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)