Differential Impact of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications in Orthognathic Surgery: A retrospective study of 1,309 patients

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Authors: 배중환, Chiho Moon, Ungang Kim, Chung-woo Lee, Borim CHOI, Ji-Cheul Bae, Soobyung Lee, Na-Rae Choi, Jae-min Song, Yong-Deok Kim
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8704505/v1
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Abstract

Abstract Background : Body Mass Index (BMI) is a well-established predictor of postoperative complications in various surgical fields; however, its specific role in orthognathic surgery has not been sufficiently investigated. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the association between BMI and postoperative complications in orthognathic surgery to enhance surgical safety and establish practical clinical guidelines. Methods : A retrospective study was conducted on 1,309 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery performed by a single surgeon from 2012 to 2024. BMI was classified according to the World Health Organization Asia-Pacific criteria: underweight (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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Journal / source
Research Square
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint