RESUMO
An asymmetry caused by a complete lingual crossbite can compromise aesthetics and impair occlusal function. The following case report describes the correction of a complete lingual crossbite using orthodontic mini implants and mini-plates to achieve absolute anchorage. A comprehensive correction of the crossbite and re-establishment of the buccal occlusion was achieved.
Assuntos
Má Oclusão/terapia , Procedimentos de Ancoragem Ortodôntica , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Ortodontia , Adulto JovemAssuntos
Assimetria Facial/terapia , Imageamento Tridimensional/métodos , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/terapia , Mordida Aberta/terapia , Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Cefalometria/métodos , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico/métodos , Assimetria Facial/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Má Oclusão Classe III de Angle/cirurgia , Mandíbula/patologia , Mandíbula/cirurgia , Mordida Aberta/cirurgia , Osteotomia Sagital do Ramo Mandibular/métodos , Prognatismo/terapia , Resultado do Tratamento , Interface Usuário-Computador , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The application of a combined surgical-orthodontic procedure for the treatment of major facial deformities (eg, asymmetries) and associated malocclusions has become an increasingly prevalent treatment modality over the past few decades. Development of sound conjoint treatment principles made possible the correction of skeletal and dental dysplasias that were unyielding to either surgical or orthodontic treatment alone. The presence and severity of dentofacial asymmetries has been the subject of many commentaries and investigations. Treatment of facial asymmetry has always been a challenge with respect to the cause and the rationale behind the corrective procedures adopted. This case report describes a 23-year-old male patient whose chief complaint was attributed solely to the clinically discernible facial asymmetry. A combined orthodontic and surgical approach was done to correct both the dental and skeletal asymmetry. The reasons for selecting this treatment protocol and the 5-year postretention stability of the final results obtained are highlighted in this report.