ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

This study tested whether giving patients special nutritional supplements before and after jaw surgery could reduce weight loss and speed up recovery. 150 adults having single- or double-jaw surgery were split into two groups that got the supplements and one control group. Their …

This study tested whether injecting a long-lasting numbing medicine (bupivacaine) into surgical sites just before waking up from anesthesia could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after jaw surgery. 102 adults having jaw surgery took part. Researchers measured pain …

This completed study compared three common blood pressure-lowering drugs—dexmedetomidine, nicardipine, and labetalol—given during jaw surgery to see which one helps surgeons see better and reduces blood loss. 90 healthy adults having jaw surgery at Boston Medical Center were rand…

This study looked at how well custom-made implants work for people having jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). 56 patients received personalized guides and plates during their operation. The main goal was to see if these implants improved patients' quality of life after surgery.

This study looked at how well Global D implants work for orthognathic (jaw) surgery and whether they improve patients' quality of life. 198 people who had their first jaw surgery received these implants. Researchers measured quality of life before and after surgery using a specia…

This study looked back at 420 patients who had jaw surgery after using either clear aligners or traditional metal braces. The goal was to see if the type of orthodontic preparation affected how smoothly the surgery went. Researchers checked things like how stable the jaw was duri…