作者: H.Asuman Kiyak , Thomas Hohl , Roger A. West , R.William McNeill
DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(84)90009-0
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摘要: Abstract This report describes the final, two-year follow up in a longitudinal study of 74 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery for developmental deformities. Data all six measurement periods were available 46 patients. Complaints functional problems decreased significantly from before to 24 months after, although 49% continued lip paresthesia. The incidence postsurgical had no effect on satisfaction expressed with surgical outcomes, which remained high throughout postoperative course. Self-esteem appeared rise anticipation surgery, only decline at nine after again by (but not as surgery). In some components, self-esteem lower than before. Body image also showed months, overall body and profile 20–26 more positive surgery. These results point importance contact surgeons orthodontists least two years particular attention being paid intermediate stages (six 12 months) period psychologic upheaval appears be related patient's desire complete orthodontics.