Introduction: The consultation of announcement is one of the key periods in an orthodontic and surgical process. The aim of this consultation is not only to make an aesthetic and orthodontic diagnosis but also a fine psychological analysis of the patient and his family before proposing a treatment plan. Integrative medical therapies, a recent evolution of medicine within the framework of the doctor-patient relation, have shown the positive impact on the treatment success of a good relationship.
Materials And Methods: The preliminary collection of information on the patient's psyches is now part of the treatment guidelines and has a positive impact on treatment observance, management of pre- and post-operative care or more simply surgery acceptance. Therefore, a systematized patient record process including global medical assessment of the patient and not only orthodontic and cephalometric diagnosis is a key factor for the treatment outcome.
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