Advances in orthognathic surgery

The basic treatment objectives in the management of patients with dentofacial deformities have remained unchanged. However, there have been significant advances in the evaluation and treatment planning of these patients. These advances can be divided into two major categories: the incorporation of concomitant or delayed adjunctive aesthetic procedures; and the treatment of select patients in an ambulatory setting. These advances have objectively improved postoperative results and patient comfort and have reduced the costs of traditional inpatient surgery. This article reviews the recent literature relative to both of these categories.