Duration of orthognathic treatment

Abstract

compared with preoperative position. Regarding rotational movement, both groups showed inward and inferior rotation 2 weeks after surgery. During retention time both groups rotated to its original condylar axis. However, at 6 months postoperatively, single-jaw group and double-jaw group still showed inward rotation compared with preoperative condylar axis. There is no statistical difference in two groups. Conclusions: This study suggests that, the postoperative condylar positional changes are similar between the single-jaw and doublejaw orthognathic surgery via SFA.