Patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life 10 –15 years after orthodontic-surgical treatment of mandibular prognathism

This study investigated 36 patients at 10 –15 years after they had undergone mandibular setback surgery by intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) and subsequent intermaxillary fixation for 6 weeks. The patients completed a 37-item structured questionnaire to evaluate patient satisfaction and possible long-term effects of the treatment. Visual analogue scales were used to measure self-perceived changes in seven items concerning oral function and appearance. Oral health-related quality of life was assessed using the Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) index.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - February 6, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: E. Schilbred Eriksen, K. Moen, P.J. Wisth, S. L øes, K.S. Klock Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research