title: The role of the occlusal "simulator" in orthodontic treatment prior to surgical osteotomy.
abstract: The application of occlusal geometry in skeletal Class III cases, as related to the surgical relocation of one or both dental arches, is described. It has been established when and why it is helpful to relate the dental arches to each other before surgery, and an orthodontic method utilizing a simulator for jaw relocation is illustrated. The effectiveness of the method is clearly demonstrated through a clinically treated case.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010027:Osteotomy; D013165:Splints; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins