Comparison of conventional orthognathic surgery and "surgery-first" protocol: a new weapon against time.
A. G. Patianna, Andrea Ballini, Mayra Helena Bonifácio Gaiato Meneghello, Stefania Cantore, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo, Francesco Inchingolo, Giuseppina Malcangi, Alessandra Lucchese, Funda Göker, Massimo Del Fabbro, A Greco Lucchina, Nunzio Cirulli
2020PubMed15 citations
Abstract
The aim of this literature review article is to evaluate the new surgical technique "Surgery-First" and compare it with the conventional orthognathic surgery in terms of treatment length, patient satisfaction and post-surgical stability. The goal is to compare the pro and cons of the two techniques and to determine which technique can offer more efficient results.
Topics & Concepts
Orthognathic surgeryMedicineProtocol (science)SurgeryGeneral surgeryAlternative medicinePathologyOrthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDental Education, Practice, ResearchDental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques