Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with mentoplasty and the use of porous polyethylene.

Maria Clara Furlaneto Heck, Thales Fabro Vanzela Sverzut, Alexandre Elias Trivellato, Cássio Edvard Sverzut

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Maria Clara Furlaneto HeckDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma and Periodontics - School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo14040‑904, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-5599-4450

Thales Fabro Vanzela SverzutDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma and Periodontics - School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo14040‑904, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0009-1571-5184

Alexandre Elias TrivellatoDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma and Periodontics - School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo14040‑904, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7856-2228

Cássio Edvard SverzutDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma and Periodontics - School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo14040‑904, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1629-3197

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Abstract

A clinical case of a patient with class III dento-skeletal deformity accompanied by deficient zygomatic prominence. The treatment plan included bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with the placement of porous polyethylene based biomaterial and mentoplasty. In the postoperative period, physiotherapeutic tapes were implemented to control swelling and prevent bruising. The importance of emotional and mental support for a successful recovery is emphasized, as is the need for careful planning and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible outcome. Trust between surgeon and patient, along with an understanding of the complexity of rehabilitating not only their occlusion, but also their self-esteem, are crucial aspects to consider.

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Biocompatible MaterialsMalocclusion, Angle Class IIIMaxillaOrthognathic Surgical ProceduresPolyethyleneFemaleHumansPatient Care PlanningZygomaBiocompatible MaterialsPolyethylene

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PMID42090678

DOI10.1590/0103-644020266678

PMCPMC13137925

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