Psychological ramifications of facial change in relation to orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery.
A patient who undergoes orthodontic treatment or orthognathic surgery should be prepared psychologically for the difficulties involved. Information that would assist in communicating with potential patients was compiled from questionnaires distributed by orthodontic and oral surgery departments and by practitioners. Of the patients questioned 14 months after treatment, 93% were satisfied with the results.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000523:psychology*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D011584:Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012919:Social Behavior; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors