Ortho-surgical procedure involving mandible, maxilla, mento and associations: a systematic review

Introduction: Orthognathic surgery (OS) consists of the surgical procedure that aims to correct deformities bones maxilla and mandible. The records first surgeries for correction dentofacial date from mid-nineteenth century were initially limited mandibular surgeries. malocclusion has as one primary etiological factors facial growth pattern. Angle's statement already said only possibility correcting true was combination orthodontics with surgery, importance combined effort these two distinct areas in approach disharmony patients problems recognized skeletal. Objective: This study aimed review literature on OS involving mandible, maxilla, mento associations. Methods: Clinical studies qualitative and/or quantitative analysis included, following rules systematic review-PRISMA. Results: A total 107 articles found “orthognathic surgery". 47 evaluated full, 33 included discussed this study. Individuals class III are those normally present greater aesthetic functional impact, reason, ones more frequently seek treatment. However, some have shown a tendency complications occur older submitted orthognathic Mandibular procedures maxillary segmentation combining three types osteotomies should be carefully planned trained reduce occurrence complications. surgeon, orthodontist, all staff involved focused avoiding during phases Conclusion: It concluded there an increase cases last years, homogeneous samples between masculine feminine genres, advances corresponded number treatments.