Perceptions of recovery and satisfaction in the short term after orthognathic surgery

Abstract

Viewing a treatment simulation before surgery does not, on average, negatively affect perception of symptoms or satisfaction 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Orthognathic surgery patients who are psychologically distressed before surgery tend to report a higher recovery burden overall and, on average, experience more difficulty with symptoms, social/self-concerns, and general health in the first 1 or 2 months after surgery.

Condition-specific Quality of Life Assessment at Each Stage of Class III Surgical Orthodontic Treatment —A Prospective Study—

“…This treatment comprises 3 stages: pre-surgical orthodontic treatment; orthognathic surgery; and post-surgical orthodontic treatment. Many longitudinal studies have focused solely on change in QOL between before and after orthognathic surgery 2,4,8,11,13,[18][19][20]22,24,28,32,33,35,37) . However, patient QOL needs to be evaluated over the entire period of treatment, as change in QOL can be expected to take place at each stage: the patient will likely have expectations and anxiety regarding orthognathic surgery and the esthetic and functional deterioration that is likely to follow dental decompensation; they will also be concerned about how such surgery will improve facial appearance and function and the stress of undergoing orthodontic treatment.…”

Psychological Status of Patients Referred for Orthognathic Correction of Skeletal II and III Discrepancies

“…7 It has been reported that patients with elevated psychological distress prior to orthognathic surgery tend to experience more difficulties and more discomfort after surgery. 8 Psychological screening to identify these individuals followed by appropriate evaluation and counseling has been proposed to help these patients cope with the additional stress of surgery. 8 There is some indication that differences might exist in the psychological profile of patients with different types of skeletal discrepancy.…”

“…8 Psychological screening to identify these individuals followed by appropriate evaluation and counseling has been proposed to help these patients cope with the additional stress of surgery. 8 There is some indication that differences might exist in the psychological profile of patients with different types of skeletal discrepancy. A comparative study of skeletal II and skeletal III orthognathic patients found that skeletal III patients had stronger feelings of insecurity regarding their facial appearance.…”

Orthognathic Treatment: Patient’s Perspective. A Survey Questionnaire

“…Część badanych wskazuje jednak na brak rzetelnych informacji ze strony lekarza prowadzącego. Brak jednoznacznego określenia charakteru i rozległości zabiegu może doprowadzić do niepotrzebnych zaniedbań pooperacyjnych, co odbija się na psychice i funkcjonowaniu pacjentów [2][3][4].…”

“…Użyto własnego kwestionariusza badawczego, który powstał na podstawie prac Finlaya et al [3], Phillipsa et al [4], Williamsa et al [10] oraz Kiyaka et al [17], a także opierał się na standaryzowanym kwestionariuszu OHIP -14 (Oral Health Impact Profile).…”