Orthognathic treatment: see how they feel?
As clinicians we are becoming increasingly careful in our pre-treatment screening processes and in acknowledging the importance of psychological assessment of potential orthognathic patients. However, this does not necessarily guarantee post-treatment satisfaction, even if the clinician thinks the clinical outcome is good. This paper provides the clinician with a schematic framework of those factors which may affect post-treatment outcomes.
Cunningham
Susan J
SJ
UCL Eastman, Dental Institute, London, UK. S.Cunningham@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Shute
Justin
J
D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018579:Patient Selection; D013001:Somatoform Disorders