H. Hwang, Min-Hee Oh, H. Oh
Aug 1, 2017
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American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Abstract
&NA; This case report describes a surgical orthodontic case that used the recently introduced surgery‐first approach to correct a severe skeletal Class III malocclusion. A 19‐year‐old woman presented with severe mandibular prognathism and facial asymmetry; she had been waiting for growth completion in order to pursue surgical correction. After prediction of the postsurgical tooth movement and surgical simulation, 2‐jaw surgery that included maxillary advancement and differential mandibular setback was performed using a surgery‐first approach. Immediate facial improvement was achieved and postsurgical orthodontic treatment was efficiently carried out. The total treatment time was 16 months. The patient’s facial appearance improved significantly and a stable surgical orthodontic outcome was obtained. HighlightsWe treated a surgical orthodontic patient with the recently introduced surgery‐first approach.Postsurgical orthodontic treatment was efficiently carried out, and the total treatment time was reduced.A stable surgical orthodontic outcome was obtained.