Orthognathic surgery for mentally retarded patients.
The surgical treatment of mentally retarded children for esthetic reasons is discussed. In mentally retarded adults a facial deformity can give rise to functional problems; in some cases a facial deformity can stigmatize the mental state. In selected cases orthognathic surgery may offer a solution for either problem. Two cases are reported.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Teaching Hospital, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D011378:Prognathism / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D012649:Self Concept