title: Orthognathic treatment for a patient with Class III malocclusion and surgically restricted mandible.
abstract: This case report describes the orthodontic-surgical treatment of an adult with Down syndrome and a Class III skeletal malocclusion with posterior open bite, horizontal facial pattern, missing mandibular posterior teeth, and surgical restriction of the mandible.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil. jansong@travelnet.com.br
authors: Marcos
authors: M
authors: Janson
authors: Guilherme
authors: G
authors: Janson
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Sant'Ana
authors: Douglas
authors: D
authors: Tibola
authors: Décio Rodrigues
authors: DR
authors: Martins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000150:complications; D000848:Anodontia / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002508:Cephalometry; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D024343:Open Bite / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy