Quantitative analysis of patient motivation for orthognathic surgery

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Orthognathic surgery performed to correct dental and facial deformities, and becomes extremely relevant because in addition to the occlusion correction also benefits facial aesthetics. The literature suggests that the main factors that motivate the patient to seek treatment later accept orthognathic surgery are clear and consistent, and these: aesthetic improvement, functional improvement of the stomatognathic system and self-esteem. Therefore, the correct interpretation of patient expectations is essential for the establishment of an optimal treatment plan for each case, so as not to create expectations that cannot be met. This study aims to present the profile and motivation of patients seeking orthodontic-surgical treatment at a private clinic dentistry in Goiânia. METHODS: The sample consisted of 188 medical records that met the inclusion criteria. From the selected sample we conducted an analysis of the following variables: gender, age, main complaint of presented deformity type and indicated surgery. RESULTS: The main results showed that the majority of patients are females at a ratio of 1.8: 1, and are aged between 21 and 30 years, predominantly presented aesthetic complaints (43%), with facial profile mostly from class II (47.8%), more commonly indicated surgery bimaxillary type (69.6)%. CONCLUSION: The desire of esthetical improvement were evident in both genders. Among the functional complaints chewing difficulty was observed with the first major complaint.