Considerable factors for final occlusion in pre-orthodontic lower anterior segmental surgery and its availability.
- Author:
Baek Soo LEE
1
;
Hyun Jung CHOI
;
Kwang Ho NAM
;
Dong Mok RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental college, Kyunghee University, Korea. lbees@ddshouse.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Tooth
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2003;29(1):43-47
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Anterior set back segmental surgery has been used for shortening the period of orthodontic treatment in case of bimaxillary or maxil-lary protrusion. In most cases, it requires pre-operative orthodontic treatment. Through properly performed leveling and tooth aligning, the operative porcedure can be easier and post-operative occlusal stability can be increased. But it takes time for orthodontic treatment. Recently, we have been using anterior segmental surgery before orthodontic treatment and have reliable results from that. Therefore, we have to consider arch shape, curve of Spee, tooth selection to be extracted for obtaining of post-operative occlusal stability without preoperative orthodontic treatment.
