Diagnosis, complications, and treatment of dentoskeletal malocclusion.
The frequency of correctable malocclusion makes it imperative that the condition be diagnosed and referred for appropriate treatment. A complete dentofacial examination, which assesses facial symmetry and the dentition in the transverse, sagittal, and centric relations, is appropriate. Early diagnosis is imperative because malocclusion leads to long-term complications such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, perodontal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, psychological disorders, and articulation errors. A combination of orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery will correct the dentoskeletal malocclusion and prevent any long-term complications. The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient with severe dentoskeletal malocclusion who benefitted from appropriate orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery.
Ruhl
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Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.
Bellian
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Van Meter
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Hoard
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Pham
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Edlich
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000150:complications; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D011378:Prognathism / Q000150:complications