| Literature DB >> 33906776 |
Ki-Jun Kim1, Jae Hyun Park2, Na-Young Chang3, Bong Chul Kim4, Jong-Moon Chae5.
Abstract
A 13-year-old growing female patient presented with hemimandibular hyperplasia of the right side, Class III hypodivergent skeletal pattern, and severe facial asymmetry. Corrective surgery was deferred until her growth had been completed. When the patient was 16 years old, a low condylectomy was performed on the hyperplastic side of her mandible to prevent its progressive condylar hyperplasia, while simultaneous orthodontic camouflage treatment was performed with the intrusion of the maxillary right posterior teeth using temporary skeletal anchorage devices without additional orthognathic surgery. A low condylectomy caused anterior and lateral open bite after the downward and backward movement of the chin, which improved Class III appearance. The intrusion of the maxillary right posterior teeth followed by compensating extrusion of the mandibular posterior teeth contributed to improve the patient's facial asymmetry with correction of the transverse occlusal plane and lip canting. After 30 months of treatment, an acceptable esthetic outcome and functional occlusion were achieved. The treatment results were well maintained for 1-year retention.Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID: 33906776 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.10.026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop ISSN: 0889-5406 Impact factor: 2.650