orthognathic surgery Flashcards
1
Q
name 3 members of an orthognathic surgery MDT
A
clinical psychologist
orthognathic surgeon
orthodontist
2
Q
why is a psychologist part of the orthognathic surgery MDT (3)
A
- understand real motivation for surgery
- assess patients mental state and any previous psychiatric problems
- post surgical depression
3
Q
aperts syndrome
A
rare genetic disorder
premature fusion of skull bones
midface hypoplasia
4
Q
retrognathism
A
correct size but posterior position
5
Q
why cant the maxilla be moved posteriorly
A
pterygoid plates in the way
