| Title | [The psychological implications of orthognathic surgery] |
| Author(s) | Wackens G |
| Institution | Service de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie maxillo-faciale Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit Brussel Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Bruxelles. Georges.Wackens@az.vub.ac.be |
| Source | Rev Belge Med Dent 2002; 57(1):32-6. |
| MeSH | Attitude to Health
Body Image
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Emotions
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Malocclusion
Personality
Self Concept
Social Adjustment
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| Abstract | The orofacial area is strongly connected with one's self image and therefore, plays a role in social interaction. Most orthognathic surgery gives rise to functional and esthetic changes that are assumed to render physical and psychological benefit. Despite the objective physical benefits, unexpected psychologic or emotional effects may occur. This short article highlights some of those aspects. |
| Language | fre |
| Pub Type(s) | English Abstract
Journal Article
Review
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| PubMed ID | 12649976 |
