Class III malocclusion with severe anteroposterior discrepancy

This study aims at reporting the clinical case of a patient with Class III skeletal malocclusion with severe maxillary deficiency, producing a reduced midface associated with severe mandibular prognathism. The pre-surgical orthodontic preparation was composed mainly by dentoalveolar expansion and repositioning of the incisors in the lower arch. Then, a combined maxillary and mandibular orthognathic surgery was performed. The treatment objectives were achieved, with significant improvement in facial esthetics and occlusion, followed by post-treatment stability. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (BBO), as part of the requirements for obtaining the title of Diplomate by BBO.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rizzatto,Susana Maria Deon
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Dental Press International 2012
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000500024
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