Impact of orthognathic surgery on patients’ quality of life

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the impact of orthognathic surgery on patients’ quality of life. Participants: 20 patients (males = 10) and (females = 10) with a mean age of 21.4 years who carried out orthognathic surgery with movement of at least one jaw between November 2014 and January 2016. Method: Patients were asked to fill an OHIP-14 questionnaire at two specific intervals, T1 (6 weeks post-surgery) and T2 (6 months post-surgery). OHIP-14 scores at T0 , T1 and T2 were compared to assess impact of orthognathic surgery on the quality of life. Results: There was a significant deterioration in OHIP-14 scores in physiological limitation and social disability domains from base point (T0 ) to (T1 ) 6-weeks.from Base point to 6 months interval (T0 -T2 ) psychological domain improved significantly. Conclusion: Patient’s oral health related quality of life improved significantly following the orthognathic surgery.