2016
DOI: 10.5927/jjjd.26.266
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A Clinical Analysis of Orthognathic Surgery for the Last 48 Years in the Division of Reconstructive Surgery for Oral and Maxillofacial Region, Department of Tissue Regeneration and Reconstruction, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Abstract: Clinical analysis was performed for 1,448 patients with jaw deformities who had undergone orthognathic surgery in our hospital over the past 48 years. The patients included 473 males and 975 females with a mean age at the time of operation of 22 years (range : 12-55 years) .About 90% of the patients were under 30 years of age.

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“…Patients with a systemic condition that prevents safe operation under general anesthesia as per the screening test before the preoperative orthodontic treatment are treated for the primary disease before initiating orthodontic treatment. Many patients with jaw deformity who consult orthognathic departments for surgical treatment to achieve normal occlusion also hope to improve facial appearance, which may explain the predominance of female patients [12]. The same trend in the sex ratio was observed among patients who consulted our department.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 60%
“…Patients with a systemic condition that prevents safe operation under general anesthesia as per the screening test before the preoperative orthodontic treatment are treated for the primary disease before initiating orthodontic treatment. Many patients with jaw deformity who consult orthognathic departments for surgical treatment to achieve normal occlusion also hope to improve facial appearance, which may explain the predominance of female patients [12]. The same trend in the sex ratio was observed among patients who consulted our department.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 60%
“…As a result of their enhanced appearance and chewing function, 67.5% of patients experienced a significant boost in self-esteem (9). Female preponderance has been observed in the majority of research since the majority of patients with jaw deformities who contact orthognathic departments for surgical treatment to achieve normal occlusion also expect to improve their facial appearance (10). More male patients (89%) reported functional improvement than female patients (59%); alternatively, more females (77%) than males (44%) reported self-confidence satisfaction (5).…”
Section: Functionality Aesthetic Satisfaction and Psychosocial Impact...mentioning
confidence: 99%