Effect of orthognathic surgery for class III correction on quality of life as measured by SF-36.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this work was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with Angle's class III malocclusion submitted to orthognathic surgery. Twenty-nine patients of both sexes, ranging in age from 17 to 46 years, with Angle's class III malocclusion and indication for surgical treatment, were evaluated about 30 days before surgery and 6 months postoperatively. Surgery consisted of maxillary advancement or mandibular retrusion, or both. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to evaluate the following eight domains: functional capacity, physical aspects, pain, general health status, mental health, emotional aspects, social aspects and vitality. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to determine possible interactions between timing of evaluation, gender and type of surgery. With respect to physical and social aspects, a significant difference in outcomes was observed, with mean scores being higher after surgery regardless of gender or type of surgery. Regarding emotional aspects, an interaction effect was observed for timing and gender, with higher mean scores only being obtained for females after surgery. Orthognathic surgery had a positive impact on the quality of life of both male and female patients, improving physical and social aspects, and on that of female patients, improving emotional aspects.

Author information

Author/s: Nicodemo, D (D); Pereira, M D (MD); Ferreira, L M (LM);

Affiliation: São José dos Campos School Dentistry - São Paulo State University - UNESP Brazil.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg), published in Denmark. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Feb; vol 37 (issue 2) : pp 131-4

Dates: Created 2008/02/12; Completed 2008/05/30;

PMID: 17919889, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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