The Effects of Orthognathic Surgery on Periodontal Status

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects orthognathic surgery on periodontium in 3rd and 6th months after operation. Methods: In a total 10 patients (7 females, 3 males, mean age 23.2 ± 4.83), full mouth clinical periodontal measurements as plaque index (PI), gingival (GI), probing depth (PD), bleeding (BOP), attachment level (CAL), mobility (M) were performed before surgical procedure (T0) at 6 sites (mesio-buccal, mid-buccal, disto-buccal, mesio-lingual, mid-lingual, disto-lingual) all teeth except third molars. Six these underwent double jaw surgery, 2 sagittal split osteotomy, Lefort 1 surgery. same repeated (T1) (T2) Results: There no statistically significant difference between T0 T1 T2 values any parameters (PI, GI, PD, BOP, CAL, M) regions measured (maxillary teeth, mandibular or mouth). Conclusion: Within limits study, it has been observed that treatments do not have effect status.