Orthognathic Surgery: A Review of Articles Published in 2014-2015

J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2017 Sep;16(3):284-291. doi: 10.1007/s12663-016-0990-7. Epub 2016 Dec 17.

Abstract

Objectives: We did a retrospective study and reviewed some of the orthognathic surgery related papers that were published between January 2014 and December 2015 in a leading International Maxillofacial Surgery Journal. It was conducted to ascertain the trends of articles being published.

Method: A total of around 57 articles were reviewed, of which most of the full length articles were on post operative outcomes and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Results: Bulk of the studies were retrospective, and less interest was shown onto experimental researches.

Conclusion: A thorough review and analysis thus gives an impression that there is a high requirement of well designed clinical studies.

Keywords: Maxillofacial surgery; Obstructive sleep apnoea; Orthognathic surgery.

Publication types

  • Review