[The importance of esthetics in orthognathic surgery]

Minerva Stomatol. 1994 May;43(5):229-38.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors deal with an analytic method utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of dysmorphosis of the oral-maxillo-facial area. The aesthetic improvement that patients obtain as a result of surgical operation is also pointed out. An aesthetic improvement that offers the patient the conditions of a more comfortable social life. The psychological troubles which are a consequence of their outward appearance are also eliminated in this way.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cephalometry
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / diagnosis
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / surgery*
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures