A teamwork approach to correct a severe prosthodontic problem.
Treatment for a patient with a severe Class II malocclusion, maxillary anterior protrusion, left maxillary posterior overeruption with resultant loss of intermaxillary space, and an undesirable plane of occlusion has been presented. Through the combined approaches of oral surgery and restorative dentistry, the patient was successfully treated without the loss of multiple posterior teeth.
D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla; D010027:Osteotomy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery*; D013357:Subgingival Curettage