title: Diagnosis, complications, and treatment of dentoskeletal malocclusion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ruhl
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Bellian
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Van Meter
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hoard
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Pham
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Edlich
mesh_terms: 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