Alves e Silva AC, Carvalho RAS, Santos TDS, Rocha NS, Gomes ACA, de Oliveira e Silva ED. Evaluation of life quality of patients submitted to orthognathic surgery.
Dental Press J Orthod 2014;
18:107-14. [PMID:
24352396 DOI:
10.1590/s2176-94512013000500018]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To compare changes related to self-esteem and appearance satisfaction between pre and postsurgical phases in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and to assess the quality of life and psychosocial changes of these patients six months after surgery.
METHODS
A longitudinal observational qualitative study was performed. The sample comprised 15 patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery. One questionnaire and two forms were answered during pre and postoperative phases.
RESULTS
The results showed that 13.3% of patients demonstrated self-esteem improvement, especially in relation to appearance satisfaction. Improvements were also noted in social, occupational and family relationships. With regard to the assessment of quality of life, according to the World Health Organization questionnaire, the lowest improvement averages corresponded to environmental control.
CONCLUSION
Orthognathic surgery brings along many emotional changes that should be considered before and after surgery, since the patients' psychological state may be favorable and/or unfavorable during recovery, influencing their quality of life, self-esteem and appearance satisfaction.
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