Year : 2021

Volume : Volume 12

Issue : Issue 6

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Dr. Prathipati Pravin Kumar
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Abstract

Background: Orthognathic surgery refers to a group of corrective bone operations that involve movement of the jawbones completely or in parts. Orthognathic surgery is indicated when there are severe dentofacial deformities that cannot be managed by orthodontic treatment alone, especially in adulthood, when the natural growth forces have ceased. This study aimed to assess the motivation for surgery for a group of patients
undergoing orthognathic surgery in SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, to assess the degree of their satisfaction with the outcome of surgery and its effect on the quality of their lives. Materials and Methods: This study was done at SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. A total of 33 patients (24 females and nine males) indicated for orthognathic surgery in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental Hospital, Chennai were included in the study. Results: The postoperative complications were short-term complications which gradually declined in intensity and eventually disappeared. The post-operative complications reported were loss of weight and edema. Conclusion: Orthognathic surgery is an accepted treatment for men and women of younger adult ages, most often pre-scribed to improve the patient’s appearance and the quality of life. It results in tangible benefit that impact the patient’s quality of life, in particular of those who are psychologically disturbed.
Keywords: Orthognathic surgery, Psychological impact, Quality of life