Orthognathic Surgical Treatment may Produce Improved Temporomandibular Functional Status in Adults with Pretreatment Dysfunction

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Factors of importance for the functional outcome in orthognathic surgery patients: a prospective study of 118 patients.Ã?land J, Jensen J, Melsen B.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68:2221-31.Reviewer: Michael D. Martin, DMD, MSD, MPH, MA, PhDPurpose/Question: To examine the effect of orthognathic surgery on perceived and clinically assessed functional (TMJ-related) status in addition to patientsâ?? satisfaction with function after treatmentSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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