Complications in Orthognathic Surgery : A Literature Review

Recently, orthognathic surgeries are being increasingly performed to correct dento-facial deformities. However, complications related to this procedure in the trans- or postoperative periods may result in a poor outcome or lead to serious local or systemic changes. The aim of this study is to describe the major complications related to orthognathic surgery, with special emphasis on the main causes and methods to avoid or treat them.