The surgery-first approach for orthognathic surgery is a recent trend in maxillofacial surgery. This approach, which is particularly prevalent in East Asia and Italy, has many pros and cons. The Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KAMPRS) have launched this series of review articles to discuss the topic. The series will be composed of three parts and will be written by our editorial board members and collaborators who are specialists in this approach. These review articles will expand the knowledge of the surgery-first approach and will be particularly helpful for both surgeons and orthodontists.
Current status of surgery first approach (part II): precautions and complications
The choice of surgical technique in orthognathic surgery is based primarily on the surgical treatment objectives (STO), which is a fundamental component of the orthognathic treatment process. In the convention...
Citation:
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2019
41:23