Surgery first in orthognathic surgery: A systematic review of the literature

Conclusions The surgery-first approach is a new treatment paradigm for the management of dentomaxillofacial deformity. Studies have reported satisfactory outcomes and high acceptance. However, the results should be interpreted with caution because of the wide varieties of study designs and outcome variables, reporting biases, and lack of prospective long-term follow-ups. (Source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
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