“narrative review of orthognathic considerations for facial feminization in patients with
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Why it matters for dental
Oral surgeons and orthodontists treating transgender patients with Class III malocclusion now have a dedicated narrative review that ties orthognathic planning to facial-feminization goals, directly affecting case selection, surgical sequencing, and pre-surgical orthodontic decompensation.
Key points
- Published in Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; authors from University of Washington and University of North Carolina programs.
- Focuses on skeletal Class III patients undergoing facial feminization, requiring coordination between orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
- Provides guidance on Le Fort I, BSSO, and genioplasty vectors when feminization and occlusal correction are both objectives.
- Available online 23 September 2026; full text open to JOMS subscribers and institutions.
Who should care
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