[Indications for orthognathic surgery, the limitations of orthodontics and of surgery] Revue belge de médecine dentaire. Belgisch tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde. [Rev Belge Med Dent] Journal article

The different sagittal, vertical or transversal skeletal dysmorphosis can be treated with orthodontic or orthopaedic appliances. Certain limits of treatment will be due to the age of the patient, the importance of the skeletal dysmorphosis, technical limits of the orthodontic appliances or the motivation and compliance needed from the patient. For this reason an orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery may be indicated. Nevertheless the combined orthodontic-surgical treatment has also its limitations and specific treatment needs from orthodontist and maxillo-facial surgeon.

Revue belge de médecine dentaire. Belgisch tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde. [Rev Belge Med Dent]

Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Craniofacial Abnormalities
English Abstract
Female
Humans
Male
Malocclusion
Malocclusion, Angle Class II
Malocclusion, Angle Class III
Maxilla
Motivation
Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontics, Corrective
Palatal Expansion Technique
Patient Care Planning
Patient Compliance
Serial Extraction