Niels Hågensli1, Arild Stenvik2, Lisen Espeland2. 1. Department of Orthodontics (Head: Prof. L. Espeland), University of Oslo, Faculty of Dentistry, P.O. Box 1109, Blindern, N0317 Oslo, Norway; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery (Head: Prof. P. Skjelbred), Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4956, Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway. Electronic address: n.f.hagensli@odont.uio.no. 2. Department of Orthodontics (Head: Prof. L. Espeland), University of Oslo, Faculty of Dentistry, P.O. Box 1109, Blindern, N0317 Oslo, Norway.
Abstract
AIM: To examine factors associated with patients' decision to decline surgery. MATERIAL/ METHODS: Of 470 consecutive patients referred to the University of Oslo from 2007 to 2009, a sample of 160 subjects who had not undergone surgery was identified and contacted. 236 operated patients from the same period served as a comparison group. Morphology was assessed from cephalograms and photographs, and the individuals' opinions were recorded using questionnaires. RESULTS: Dentofacial morphology represented normative treatment need and was generally similar except for a higher rate of severe negative overjet in the operated group (p < 0.001). The most prevalent reasons for declining surgery were risks of side effects, the burden of care, and a general reluctance to undergo surgery. Many un-operated subjects were dissatisfied with their masticatory function and dentofacial appearance. CONCLUSION: Informed consent to orthognathic surgery represents a challenge both to the patient and the professional. The findings imply that patients' motives and fears should be explored during consultation and that the information provided should be adapted to the potential risks and benefits related to the actual treatment.
AIM: To examine factors associated with patients' decision to decline surgery. MATERIAL/ METHODS: Of 470 consecutive patients referred to the University of Oslo from 2007 to 2009, a sample of 160 subjects who had not undergone surgery was identified and contacted. 236 operated patients from the same period served as a comparison group. Morphology was assessed from cephalograms and photographs, and the individuals' opinions were recorded using questionnaires. RESULTS: Dentofacial morphology represented normative treatment need and was generally similar except for a higher rate of severe negative overjet in the operated group (p < 0.001). The most prevalent reasons for declining surgery were risks of side effects, the burden of care, and a general reluctance to undergo surgery. Many un-operated subjects were dissatisfied with their masticatory function and dentofacial appearance. CONCLUSION: Informed consent to orthognathic surgery represents a challenge both to the patient and the professional. The findings imply that patients' motives and fears should be explored during consultation and that the information provided should be adapted to the potential risks and benefits related to the actual treatment.
Authors: Stefania Perrotta; Giorgio Lo Giudice; Tecla Bocchino; Luigi Califano; Rosa Valletta Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-09-28 Impact factor: 3.390