The Role of the Orthodontist

Orthodontists play a key role in orthognathic surgery (OS) cases. They need to be involved in the assessment, surgical planning, orthodontic treatment, pre- and post-surgical management, and in finishing and retention of the cases. The complicated nature of these cases requires that the orthodontist be equipped with additional skills to manage them properly not only from a dental perspective, but also from a psychological one. In this chapter, we will be looking at the different roles the orthodontist plays in OS cases and how to best perform them.