How Do Patients Assess Outcomes Of Treatment Of Prognathism?

Pol Przegl Chir. 2015 Aug;87(8):395-401. doi: 10.1515/pjs-2015-0078.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the results of patients' subjective self-assessment of surgical treatment of prognathism.

Materials and methods: The study included 35 patients who underwent extraoral vertical ramus osteotomy. Each patient responded to 12 questions contained in the questionnaire created by the authors.

Results: All respondents positively assessed their appearance after surgery. In most cases they pointed out the positive impact of treatment on their self-confidence (82.9% of responses). The vast majority of respondents felt improvement in biting off food (91.4%).

Conclusions: Patients positively evaluate the outcome of surgical treatment with extraoral vertical ramus osteotomy. The subjective improvement of the facial appearance, as well as chewing and articulation functions took place after the treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw Fixation Techniques / psychology*
  • Male
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Prognathism / psychology*
  • Prognathism / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome