
The orthognathic surgery so called « early »
Author(s) -
Michel Le Gall,
Camille Philip-Alliez,
A. Gallucci,
F Cheynet
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
orthodontie française
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0078-6608
DOI - 10.1684/orthodfr.2021.37
Subject(s) - orthognathic surgery , medicine , orthodontics
Some young patients with a significant skeletal shift with a strong morpho-aesthetic and psychological impact may require surgical correction during their growth. A good understanding of facial growth, the different treatment options and the effects of surgery on the post-operative growth pattern will allow the practitioner to use the technique most suited to each of his patients and improve long-term treatment outcomes. So-called « interceptive » surgery may therefore be considered in cases of severe skeletal dysmorphism of secondary or functional origin. It will lead to early normalization with the immediate consequence of breaking the « dysmorpho-dysfunctional » spiral.