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Experiencing your own orthognathic surgery: a personal case report
Gertjan Mensink1, Peter Gooris2, Florine Mulder3
1a Consultant in Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands, and Senior Researcher, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
The Angle Orthodontist
|November 5, 2014
Summary
A maxillofacial surgeon details his personal experience with combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery for Class II malocclusion. This unique patient perspective offers insights into improving surgical outcomes and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Orthognathic surgery aims to correct severe malocclusions and facial deformities.
- Minimizing side effects and improving patient experience are key research areas.
- Few studies incorporate the surgeon's perspective as a patient undergoing treatment.
Observation:
- The author, a maxillofacial surgeon, underwent treatment for Class II, division 2 malocclusion.
- Treatment involved orthodontic alignment followed by bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.
- Personal observations were recorded throughout the orthodontic and surgical phases.
Findings:
- The case report details the patient's journey through combined orthodontic and orthognathic treatment.
- Specific malocclusion characteristics included a traumatic palatal bite and lower incisor attrition.
- The surgeon-patient dual role provided a unique vantage point on the treatment process.
Implications:
- Insights gained can inform strategies to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes in orthognathic surgery.
- Understanding the patient experience can lead to improved communication and management protocols.
- This perspective may guide future research on patient-centered approaches in maxillofacial surgery.
