[Orthognathic surgery: specific aspects of surgical-orthodontic preparations]

Orthodontic preparation, mandatory before surgery, has benefited from great innovations in periodontics and implantology. The objectives of current orthodontics are short procedures and compliance with dental capital. Using bone anchorage changes treatment modalities for dental compensation. Piezo-electric surgery has become the first line procedure for osteotomies by improving surgical precision and downgrading nerve complications. Alveolar corticotomy has allowed decreasing orthodontic preparation time by causing an acceleration of tooth displacement. Primary transverse and sagittal surgery allow improving or protecting periodontal and muscular systems during orthodontic preparation. Normalization of oro-facial functions is an essential factor of surgical stability. The initial dysfunction justifies an appropriate and rapid management.