Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine
Vol 2, No 2 (2020)

Treatment of skeletal class III malocclusions with a combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery

Eddy H. Habar (Department of Orthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Muhammad Ruslin (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)

Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2020

Abstract

Purpose: This article discusses a case reports of skeletal class III malocclusions treated with fixed orthodontic appliances and orthognathic surgery. Methods: Female patients aged 16 with complaints of crossbite in the anterior region and facial aesthetics. The objective examination showed ectostem teeth at 13, peg shaped teeth at 12, agenesi at 22 and diastema in teeth 34-35. The mandible  looks forward. Results: Orthodontic treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances to straighten teeth in the dental arch then orthognathic surgery was performed to correct advanced of mandibular  jaw. Conclusions: Maximum results are obtained by interdisciplinary treatment between orthodontist and oral surgeon.

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Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine
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Abbrev

jcrdm

Publisher

Universitas Hasanuddin

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions

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Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes case reports and case series in all areas of dentistry, medical, including periodontal diseases, dental implants, oral pathology, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics, conservative ...