"Surgical-orthodontics of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion" by Rouh-Hwai Wang and Hui-Ling Chen

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Article Title

Combined Multi-segmental Surgical-orthodontic Treatment in Skeletal Class III with Facial Asymmetry and Gummy Smile: Two-year Stability

Authors

Rouh-Hwai Wang, Department of Orthodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Hui-Ling Chen, Department of Orthodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

This is a case of skeletal class III malocclusion with facial asymmetry, gummy smile, and maxillary canting, treated with bimaxillary surgery and orthodontic treatment. The two-jaw surgery was performed including a 3-pieces LeFort I segmental osteotomy, anterior segment impaction with clockwise rotation, and bilateral sagittal split osteotomies with genioplasty. Through the 2-year-4-month treatment procedure, the skeletal and occlusal relationship turned to be normal with esthetically pleasing smile and profile. Furthermore, in the two-year follow-up, we found the treatment results were quite stable no matter in skeletal or dental aspects.

Recommended Citation

Wang, Rouh-Hwai and Chen, Hui-Ling (2019) "Combined Multi-segmental Surgical-orthodontic Treatment in Skeletal Class III with Facial Asymmetry and Gummy Smile: Two-year Stability," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 31: Iss. 2, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201906_31(2).0002
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol31/iss2/2