Abstract

SURGERY FIRST ORTHOGNATHIC APPROACH – A REVIEW

Dr. V. Kayalvizhi*, Dr. B. Balashanmugam, Dr. R. Abirami, Dr. G. Chandralekha

Abstract

Combination of Surgery and Orthodontic treatment has created new and exciting opportunities in the treatment and management of patients with Dentofacial deformities. As the phase of Presurgical Orthodontics, preceding the Orthognathic surgery in the conventional approach involves prolonged treatment duration and temporary worsening of facial profile, the concept of SURGERY FIRST ORTHOGNATHIC APPROACH (SFOA) was introduced in which the Orthognathic surgery is done first followed by Orthodontic treatment. SFOA promptly accomplishes facial esthetic enhancement and reduction in overall treatment duration. This article provides an overview of history, indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, treatment protocol and stability of Surgery First Orthognathic Approach.

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