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Aesthetic Considerations in Orthofacial Surgery.

Federico Hernández-Alfaro¹, Adaia Valls-Ontañón¹

¹Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery, Teknon Medical Center Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.

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Summary

Orthognathic surgery is increasingly performed for facial esthetics, often involving forward movement of the jaw complex. This approach aims to enhance facial attractiveness and counteract aging effects from skeletal aging.

Keywords:

Aesthetics Computed tomography Cone beam Imaging Maxillofacial surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures Orthognathic surgery Three-dimensional

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery

Background:

Facial esthetics are a primary driver for orthognathic surgery, irrespective of occlusal status.
Protrusive facial features are often perceived as more attractive.
Reduced skeletal support can accelerate facial aging.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of orthognathic surgery in optimizing facial esthetics.
To understand the common surgical approach for enhancing facial attractiveness and mitigating aging.
To analyze the trend towards anterior repositioning of the maxillomandibular complex.

Main Methods:

Review of current trends in orthognathic surgery motivations.
Analysis of esthetic preferences related to facial protrusion.
Evaluation of the impact of skeletal support on facial aging.

Main Results:

The desire for improved facial esthetics is a leading reason for orthognathic surgery.
Orthognathic procedures frequently involve advancing the maxillomandibular complex.
This surgical movement addresses both esthetic ideals and concerns about premature aging.

Conclusions:

Orthognathic surgery is increasingly motivated by esthetic goals.
Forward repositioning of the maxillomandibular complex is a common surgical strategy.
This approach aims to enhance facial attractiveness and improve signs of aging.