Use of mini-implants to avoid maxillary surgery for Class III mandibular prognathic patient: a long-term post-retention case.
10.4041/kjod.2014.44.6.342
- Author:
Hee Yeon SUH
1
;
Shin Jae LEE
;
Heung Sik PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Seoul National University School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul, Korea. nonext@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mini-implant;
Mandibular setback surgery;
Soft tissue prediction
- MeSH:
Dental Occlusion;
Female;
Humans;
Malocclusion;
Orthognathic Surgery
- From:The Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2014;44(6):342-349
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Because of the potential morbidity and complications associated with surgical procedures, limiting the extent of orthognathic surgery is a desire for many orthodontic patients. An eighteen-year-old woman had a severe Class III malocclusion and required bi-maxillary surgery. By changing the patient's maxillary occlusal plane using orthodontic mini-implants, she was able to avoid the maxillary surgery; requiring only a mandibular setback surgery. To accurately predict the post-surgery outcome, we applied a new soft tissue prediction method. We were able to follow and report the long-term result of her combined orthodontic and orthognathic treatment. The changes to her occlusal plane continue to appear stable over 6 years later.
