Effect of orthognathic surgery for class III correction on quality of life as measured by SF-36

Cross-cultural adaptation of the orthognathic quality of life questionnaire (OQLQ) in a Brazilian sample of patients with dentofacial deformities

“…Dentofacial deformity has shown to influence several aspects of patients' psychologic, social and physical status, which can profoundly impair individuals' QOL and affect important life aspects of function, appearance and interpersonal relationships (5,7,8,12) and besides this, QOL in patients with DDF in Brazilian population is almost unknown (11,13). QOL for a Brazilian sample of 29 patients carrying DDF and submitted to orthognathic surgery were evaluated through SF-36 generic form by Nicodemo et al (11) and the authors observed that of the eight domains of the questionnaire, four domains showed improvement after the surgery (vitality, emotional, physical and social aspects).…”

“…QOL for a Brazilian sample of 29 patients carrying DDF and submitted to orthognathic surgery were evaluated through SF-36 generic form by Nicodemo et al (11) and the authors observed that of the eight domains of the questionnaire, four domains showed improvement after the surgery (vitality, emotional, physical and social aspects). In the present manuscript, evaluating through the same questionnaire, it was observed that vitality is the most important aspect affecting quality of life in patients carrying dentofacial deformity.…”

“…The Brazilian version of the generic SF-36 consists of 36 statements divided into 8 domains: physical functioning, physical role, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role and mental health. For each subscale, raw data are transformed and summed on a 0-100 scale with a higher score indicating better health state (10,11). A convenience sample of 25 patients was selected in two Southern Brazilian states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.…”

Desordens temporomandibulares e dor orofacial: estudo da qualidade de vida medida pelo Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short Form Health Survey

“…Gráfico 1 -Número de atendimentos por sexo 28 demonstrou que a melhora de aspectos da saúde bucal podem interferir, positivamente, na condição física percebida por melhor desempenho das atividades de trabalho e do dia a dia. Essa interferência negativa do bem estar físico, funcional, social, mental e psicológico, verificada a partir da aplicação do questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36, confirma o pressuposto previamente descrito, o qual ressalta que saúde não é meramente a ausência de doença ou enfermidade 1 .…”

Impact of Orthognathic Correction of Class II Malocclusion on the Perception of Social Characteristics

“…However, in some clinical situations, it is necessary to resort to orthognathic surgical procedures to obtain the desired results. Nicodemo et al (12) investigated the quality of life of patients treated with orthognathic surgery and concluded that when occlusion improved, there was also an improvement in the aspects related to oral and general health, such as mastication, speech, respiration, and bite. Importantly, orthognathic treatment not only changes the individual's functional capacity, but also interferes in esthetic questions.…”