Three-phase orthodontics: Combining growth modification with surgery

Publication date: September 2013 Source:Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Sanjeev Datana , Saugat Ray , Vineet Sharma , Prasanna Kumar Functional jaw orthopedics is one of the commonest modalities for early correction of skeletal Class II malocclusion. Although the mandibular advancement may aid in the correction of disto-occlusion, the overall profile improvement may not be satisfactory because of microgenia. In this case report, an attempt has been made to correct this problem using an early surgical intervention with chin modification (advancement genioplasty) before complete cessation of growth in an adolescent female patient.

Source: Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research