title: Orthognathic surgery. Restoring form and function of the jaw.
abstract: Orthognathic surgery can achieve positive changes in a patient's facial appearance and functional abilities. Motivated patients seek this elective treatment, which requires a long-term commitment. By understanding the surgical techniques involved, the perioperative nurse can plan intraoperative care better and help these individuals reach their goals.
authors.affiliation: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, NH.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Steuer
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Addante
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Strong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing