| Medical necessity of orthognathic surgery for the treatment of dentofacial deformities associated with temporomandibular disorders. | |
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PMID: 9511486 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This retrospective study assessed the medical necessity of orthognathic surgery for the treatment of dentofacial deformities associated with temporomandibular joint disorders from a perspective of cost effectiveness, myofascial and masticatory function, and quality of life. Questionnaires were mailed to 385 orthognathic surgical patients from one oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Each questionnaire consisted of three sections: medical costs associated with the patient's orofacial symptoms, symptoms associated with the patient's condition, and the patient's quality of life. One hundred fifty patients responded to the questionnaire. On average, patients spent less money per month on costs associated with their orofacial problem after surgery, and there were fewer visits to the doctor postoperatively. All temporomandibular symptoms were significantly reduced postoperatively, with the exception of facial pain. Quality of life also showed improvement postoperatively. Although orthognathic surgery may be of slightly greater benefit to specific groups of patients based on occlusal relationship and age, all patients in this study showed significant postoperative improvement. |
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Authors:
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J E Moenning; D A Bussard; P M Montefalco; T H Lapp; B T Garrison |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal of adult orthodontics and orthognathic surgery Volume: 12 ISSN: 0742-1931 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Adult Orthodon Orthognath Surg Publication Date: 1997 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-14 Completed Date: 1998-07-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610335 Medline TA: Int J Adult Orthodon Orthognath Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 153-61 Citation Subset: D |
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Adult Cost-Benefit Analysis Face / abnormalities* Female Health Services Needs and Demand / economics, statistics & numerical data, utilization* Humans Male Quality of Life Questionnaires Retrospective Studies Surgery, Oral / economics, statistics & numerical data, utilization* Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / economics, surgery* Tooth Abnormalities / economics, surgery* |
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