Scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery: the psychosocial dimensions of orthognathic surgery. Australian dental journal. [Aust Dent J] Journal article

Title	Scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery: the psychosocial dimensions of orthognathic surgery.
Author(s)	Shalhoub SY
Institution	King Saud University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia.
Source	Aust Dent J 1994 Jun; 39(3):181-3.
MeSH	Adolescent Adult Attitude to Health Decision Making Esthetics, Dental Female Humans Jaw Abnormalities Male Malocclusion Mastication Maxilla Patient Satisfaction Prognathism Sex Factors Social Behavior
Abstract	A group of 20 patients (12 females and 8 males) who underwent orthognathic surgery during the previous three years were surveyed. The reasons which determined the decision to undergo surgery are discussed. Patient satisfaction and the effect of surgery on psychological and social attitudes are explored.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Journal Article
PubMed ID	8067936

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