Abstract
A combination of orthodontic and orthognatic surgery was planned for a 18-year-old male with class III malocclusion, mandibular asymmetry, unilateral crossbite and open bite. After 10 month of pre-surgery orthodontic treatment, mandibular setback was done. Unexpectedly, two weeks later the right fixation plate were exposed intra-orally and had to be removed. Eventually, the return of mandibular assymetry and midline shifting were inevitable. This required an extensive post-surgery orthodontic treatment to distalize the right lower segment using miniscrew.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 454-458 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of International Dental and Medical Research |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Class III malocclusion
- Fixation plate removal
- Mandibular asymmetry
- Mandibular setback
- Orthognatic surgery