What is the role of orthodontists in orthoganthic surgery and why is it important to have a pre-operative orthodontic treatment?
The orthodontist plays a major role in orthognathic surgery by coordinating the arches and decompensating the teeth onto the proper position and angulation. To achieve an optimal preparation, the orthodontist must be able to diagnose the deformities correctly beyond the malocclusion. He or she must communicate with the surgeon so that the final treatment objectives are properly considered and planned. Another important role of the orthodontist is the psychological preparation of the patient for the surgical correction as the patients are in regular contacts, more than the surgeon. What could be the side effects of not having a pre-operative orthodontic treatment? Without sufficient pre-operative orthodontic treatment, the occlusion is not in the optimal position to control the surgical segments. The occlusion is probably the only guide for the surgeon to transfer the pre-operative planning onto the patient, thereby affecting the treatment outcome. Without proper orthodontic support, mu
