Correction of a severe Class II malocclusion that required a two-stage orthognathic procedure: a case report.
The treatment of this patient, who had been severely compromised with prior orthodontics, was successful because the tooth movement and the surgical procedures were carefully planned and coordinated. This case report illustrates the concept that facial balance and harmony is related (1) to an acceptable skeletal pattern and (2) to teeth that are properly positioned within their bony support.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D012690:Serial Extraction; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods