Open Access
CC BY-NC 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2021; 48(02): 199-207
DOI: 10.5999/aps.2020.01305
Pediatric/Craniomaxillofacial/Head & Neck
Review Article

Current concept of the surgery-first orthognathic approach

Authors

  • Jong-Woo Choi

    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • Jang-Yeol Lee

    Smile Again Orthodontic Center, Seoul, Korea

Traditional orthognathic surgery has long been performed after presurgical orthodontic treatment. Despite some concerns, the surgery-first orthognathic approach (SFOA) or surgery-first approach (SFA) without presurgical orthodontic treatment has gradually gained popularity. In recent years, several articles dealing with the concepts of the SFA have been published worldwide. However, the SFA has not yet been standardized, and many surgeons use slightly different protocols and concepts. This review article discusses the beginning and evolution of the SFA and its current concepts, including some opinions based on the authors’ clinical experiences over the last 15 years. According to recent investigations, the SFA could be applied effectively in several situations including class III malocclusion, class II malocclusion, and facial asymmetry. However, debate on the SFA continues and many issues remain to be resolved. This review article addresses the current issues regarding the SFOA, including its advantages and disadvantages, as well as its indications and contraindications. The authors summarize various aspects of the SFA and expect that this review article will help surgeons and orthodontists better understand the current status of the SFA.



Publication History

Received: 07 September 2020

Accepted: 17 February 2021

Article published online:
07 March 2022

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