One-splint versus two-splint technique in orthognathic surgery for class III asymmetry: comparison of patient-centred outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Two-jaw orthognathic surgery (OGS) is done using either the one-splint technique with free-hand positioning of the maxillomandibular complex or the two-splint technique with intermediate splints to position the maxilla. It is uncertain which technique achieves better outcomes. This study compares frontal soft tissue symmetry and subjective patient QoL between one-splint and two-splint techniques in skeletal Class III asymmetry patients undergoing OGS with three-dimensional surgical planning.

Materials and methods

This retrospective case-control study comprised 34 one-splint and 46 two-splint OGS patients. Frontal photographs and Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) were done pre- and post-treatment. Frontal soft tissue symmetry was analysed with the a

SUBMITTER: Ng JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8602230 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature