Table 2.
Responses to questions regarding the specific information received
| Cannot recall, n (%) | No, n (%) | Fairly well, n (%) | Very well, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risks and discomforts associated with orthognathic surgery | ||||
| General anesthesia | 3 (4.1) | 52 (70.3) | 7 (9.5) | 12 (16.2) |
| Bleeding | 3 (4.1) | 51 (68.9) | 13 (17.6) | 7 (9.5) |
| Infections | 2 (2.7) | 50 (67.6) | 7 (9.5) | 15 (20.3) |
| Permanent loss of sensibility in lips and gingiva | 2 (2.7) | 30 (40.5) | 5 (6.8) | 37 (50) |
| Temporary loss of sensibility in lips and gingiva | 1 (1.4) | 19 (25.7) | 3 (4.1) | 51 (68.9) |
| Permanent damage to dentition | – | 70 (94.6) | – | 4 (5.4) |
| Postoperative swelling | 1 (1.4) | 11 (14.9) | 5 (6.8) | 57 (77) |
| Postoperative pain | 1 (1.4) | 17 (23) | 9 (12.2) | 47 (63.5) |
| Postoperative restriction in jaw movements | 4 (5.4) | 18 (24.3) | 9 (12.2) | 43 (58) |
| Functional problems during the recovery period after orthognathic surgery | ||||
| Eating and type of diet | 1 (1.4) | 8 (10.8) | 6 (8.1) | 59 (79.9) |
| Loss of appetite | 1 (1.4) | 53 (71.6) | 4 (5.4) | 16 (21.6) |
| Temporomandibular joint problems | 1 (1.4) | 53 (71.6) | 5 (6.8) | 13 (17.6) |
| Social problems during the recovery period after orthognathic surgery | ||||
| Performance at work or school | 1 (1.4) | 47 (63.5) | 7 (9.5) | 19 (25.7) |
| Discomfort in public situations | – | 59 (79.7) | 5 (6.8) | 10 (13.5) |
| Depression or possible altered mental status | – | 54 (73) | 9 (12.2) | 11 (14.9) |
| Interaction with friends and relatives | 1 (1.4) | 65 (87.8) | 3 (4.1) | 5 (6.8) |
| Importance of self-compliance after surgery | ||||
| Oral hygiene | – | 5 (6.8) | 4 (5.4) | 65 (87.8) |
| Jaw, lip or both types of exercise | 1 (1.4) | 13 (17.6) | 1 (1.4) | 59 (79.7) |
| Use of elastics | 5 (6.8) | 25 (33.8) | 5 (6.8) | 39 (52.7) |
| Smoking cessation (if a smoker) | – | 49 (66.2) | – | 25 (33.7) |