Guidelines for Orthodontic Evaluation and Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery Patients: Part 2.

Orthodontic therapy is often necessary to facilitate successful oral and maxillofacial surgery. Orthodontics can be combined with surgery to help attain optimal skeletal correction, ideal dentofacial esthetics, and long-term occlusal function. This article presents a summary of important considerations in surgical orthodontics supported by available scientific literature. Suggestions and special considerations for different phases ranging from case diagnosis, to presurgical orthodontic preparation, to postsurgical orthodontic management, and long-term retention are presented.