Aesthetic Considerations in Orthofacial Surgery

Currently, the wish to optimize facial esthetics —in the context of a dysfunctional occlusion or not—has become the main motivation for orthognathic surgery in many cases. In this context, considering that protrusive faces are advised more attractive and that the lack of skeletal support accelerates the aging process, orthognathic surgery will mostly involve a forward movement of the maxillamandibular complex..

Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - November 3, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Federico Hern ández-Alfaro, Adaia Valls-Ontañón Source Type: research