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Are orthognathic patients different?

S J Cunningham1, M S Gilthorpe, N P Hunt

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, UK.

European Journal of Orthodontics
|May 24, 2000
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Orthognathic patients seeking treatment show higher state anxiety and lower body image compared to non-patients. They also report larger social support networks, with borderline lower self-esteem.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Orthognathic surgery aims to correct significant jaw discrepancies.
  • Understanding the psychological state of patients pre-treatment is crucial for managing expectations and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological profile of individuals awaiting orthognathic treatment.
  • To compare the psychological characteristics of orthognathic patients with a non-patient control group.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study design was employed.
  • Multivariate multiple regression analysis was used for data comparison.
  • Key psychological variables including anxiety, social support, body image, and self-esteem were assessed.

Main Results:

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  • Orthognathic patients exhibited significantly higher state anxiety levels (P < 0.001).
  • Patients reported a larger social support network (P < 0.05) and significantly lower body image and facial body image (P < 0.001).
  • Self-esteem was found to be lower in patients, reaching borderline significance (P = 0.052).

Conclusions:

  • Orthognathic patients present with a distinct psychological profile pre-treatment, characterized by heightened anxiety and body image concerns.
  • The findings suggest that psychological support may be beneficial for orthognathic surgery candidates.
  • Further research into the long-term psychological impact of orthognathic treatment is warranted.