Postsurgical patient management is a critical factor for high-quality patient treatment and
predictable outcomes in orthognathic surgery. However, a lack of understanding of proper
patient management on the part of the surgeon and orthodontist can result in compromised
or even disastrous results. Poor postsurgical orthodontic management after an initially great
surgical result can produce a compromised or unacceptable outcome. Although often
difficult, a compromised surgical result may be salvaged by aggressive postsurgical …