title: Update on orthognathic surgery.
abstract: This article gives an account of contemporary methods in orthognathic surgery, highlighting which patients are appropriate for such surgery. In order to make the case relevant, a single patient is tracked through her orthodontic treatment, surgery and final outcome.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Dental Health, University of Bristol Dental School, Bristol.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Irvine
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leach
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery; D013165:Splints; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D016896:Treatment Outcome