Referral to specialist services - Orthognathic surgery Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what does orthographic mean
A
straight jaws
2
Q
what is orthognathic surgery
A
surgical manipulation to produce optimal dent-facial function and aesthetics
3
Q
what skeletal patterns usually get worse
A
class III
4
Q
treatment process for orthographic surgery
A
5
Q
what is usually done in the assessment stage
A
radiographs – DPT, cephalometry
study models
clinical photographs
other imaging - CT, CBCT
6
Q
joint clinics involved in orthognathic surgery
A
orthodontics
oral and maxillofacial surgery
7
Q
pre-surgical orthodontic treatment
A
- alignment
- decompensation
- coordination
8
Q
what teeth are extraction for class II cases
A
lower premolars
9
Q
what teeth are extracted for class III cases
A
upper premolars
