The re-establishment of molar occlusion following orthognathic surgery.
The effect on distal molar occlusion following mandibular orthognathic surgery is highlighted. Two cases are presented in which at the completion of orthodontic/surgical treatment a stable molar occlusion was re-established by adjunctive restorative treatment. The clinical problem highlighted, illustrates the importance of restorative support for patients with residual post-orthodontic and post-surgical occlusal problems.
Jones
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AG
Department of Hospital Dentistry, Mayday University Hospital, Thornton Health, Surrey, UK.
Briggs
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PF
Evans
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RD
D003442:Crowns; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014078:Tooth Eruption