Outcomes of Orthognathic Surgery-A Case Report

Orthognathic surgeries are cosmetic surgical procedures performed on the face to improve the esthetics and appearance. People are becoming more conscious about their looks and are more open to procedures, which helps in improving their appearance. More and more people visit an Orthodontist to improve the alignment of their teeth and there appearance. But there are limitations to what an orthodontist can do, and that is when the role of an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon comes into play in the form of Orthognathic surgeries. These surgical procedures (lefort 1 osteotomy)alter the architecture of the facial body skeleton and align then in suitable positions so as to attain a final facial profile that is pleasing or infact even more beautiful to look at as evident in this case report. The treatment does not change only the bony relations of the facial structures, but soft tissues as well, and by doing so, may alter the patient’s appearance. Contemporary orthognathic techniques can be applied in many fields of surgery: apart from correcting congenital and posttraumatic malocclusions