Current Orthognathic Practice in India: Do We Need to Change?

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Digital Dentistry

Background:

• Orthognathic surgery has undergone significant advancements in the past decade.
• Key changes include digitalization, optimized surgery-first protocols, and virtual surgical planning.
• Evolving patient-healthcare dynamics also influence current practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide evidence-based recommendations for contemporary orthognathic surgery.
• Focus on practical and economically viable solutions for India.
• Address the impact of technological and dynamic shifts in patient care.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent literature and technological advancements in orthognathic surgery.
• Analysis of digital orthodontic-surgical workflows and virtual planning integration.
• Evaluation of 3D printing applications in surgical planning and execution.

Main Results:

• Digitalization streamlines the orthodontic-surgical workflow, enhancing precision.
• Virtual surgical planning with 3D printing improves predictability and patient outcomes.
• Optimized surgery-first protocols offer efficient treatment pathways.

Conclusions:

• Adoption of digital technologies and virtual planning is crucial for modern orthognathic surgery.
• Evidence-based, cost-effective recommendations are essential for successful implementation in India.
• Continuous adaptation to changing healthcare dynamics ensures improved patient care and practice viability.