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Surgery First Approach in Orthodontics

1Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2Saudi Royal Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2023, Vol. 11 No. 1, 1-3
DOI: 10.12691/ijdsr-11-1-1
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AbdulMajeed AlMogbel, Mashari Alohali. Surgery First Approach in Orthodontics. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2023; 11(1):1-3. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-11-1-1.

Correspondence to: AbdulMajeed  AlMogbel, Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Email: almogbel@qu.edu.sa

Abstract

The surgery-first approach (SFA) is a term used between orthodontists and surgeons for orthognathic surgery without presurgical orthodontic treatment. Over the past few decades, SFA has rapidly gained popularity since many young people undergo cosmetic surgery. Numerous articles and studies dealing with SFA concepts have been published globally in recent years. Nevertheless, many surgeons continue to use slightly different concepts and protocols since SFA is yet to be standardized. This literature review discusses current issues around SFA, including indication, contraindication, and limitation, compared with conventional treatment.

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