Using Clear Aligners for Asymmetric Dental Decompensation in Skeletal Class III Facial Asymmetry Before Orthognathic Surgery

Authors

Yu-Ming Liang, Division of Orthodontic, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Szu-Ching Lee, Division of Orthodontic, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Fong Jenny, Division of Orthodontic, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Tzu-Ying Wu, Division of Orthodontic, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROCFollow

Abstract

In this case report of orthodontic combined with orthognathic surgery, we demonstrate the effectiveness of an aligner system in the treatment of asymmetric arch form. Without the help of temporary anchorage device and inter-arch elastic, unilateral arch expansion and opposite side arch constriction were achieved successfully. Cone-beam computed tomography was used to assess to evaluate the outcome and key to success was discussed.

Recommended Citation

Liang, Yu-Ming; Lee, Szu-Ching; Jenny, Fong; and Wu, Tzu-Ying (2022) "Using Clear Aligners for Asymmetric Dental Decompensation in Skeletal Class III Facial Asymmetry Before Orthognathic Surgery," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 34: Iss. 3, Article 6.
https://doi.org/10.38209/2708-2636.1137
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol34/iss3/6

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