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Outcome of Orthognathic Surgery – Patient Centred Approach

11th January 2021

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Categories: Patient Outcomes

Over recent decades, orthognathic surgery has become an integral part of maxillofacial surgery in the United Kingdom (UK) with the vast majority of this type of surgery being undertaken underthe NHS umbrella. There is an increasing focus in the NHS on measuring the success of treatment, not only in terms of the clinical outcomes achieved, […]

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Cannock family looking forward to Christmas after life-changing surgery

Cannock family looking forward to Christmas after life-changing surgery

11th January 2021

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Christmas will be that extra special for an eight-year-old and her family thanks to a life-changing piece of surgery – the first of its kind ever performed in Europe. Abi Tomkinson, from Cannock, was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS), a rare genetic condition that affects the development of bones and tissues in the face […]

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Surgery First Orthognathics

11th January 2021

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Categories: Orthognathic Surgery

The idea of ‘surgery first’ orthognathic treatment is not a new one.  In fact, orthognathic surgical procedures were performed a long time before orthodontic treatment was invented. The ultimate goal of orthognathic treatment is to create a balanced and symmetrical facial profile with a stable and well aligned dental occlusion. Timing of Surgery Surgery First […]

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