This case report describes the treatment of a 36-year-old patient who presented a skeletal and dental Class III malocclusion and missing upper canines. The patient was treated with orthosurgical maxillary advancement (Le Fort 1) and occlusal adjustment of the first premolars, which replaced the canines. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (BBO),...

In an orthodontic treatment during the permanent dentition period of patients with skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion, it is sometimes difficult to decide which treatment, or without orthognathic surgery, better. For cleft lip and palate, we consider not only discrepancy between maxillary mandibular morphology but also other factors including number congenitally missing teeth, abnormal in soft tissu...

Objective The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the stability of the skeletal and dental widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) after segmental Le Fort I osteotomy in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion requiring maxillary expansion. Methods In total, 25 and 36 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion underwent Le Fort I osteotomy (control group) ...

Tooth transposition is a rare dental anomaly that often represents a challenge for the clinician. The case of a girl with skeletal Class III malocclusion and concomitant maxillary canine-first premolar bilateral transposition, followed from 7 to 17 years of age, is presented. After a first phase of treatment aimed at resolving the Class III malocclusion, the transposition was maintained and the...

BACKGROUND This study was undertaken to investigate the facial skeletal features associated with chin deviation. METHODS Twenty-five patients (14 males and 11 females) diagnosed with chin deviations of more than 2 mm were recruited. Fifteen skeletal landmarks, including median and lateral points, were located on posteroanterior cephalograms. The CG-ANS (crista-galli of the ethmoid-anterior na...

In the analysis of characteristics of a pleasant smile, a gummy smile has negative effects. A 25-year-old female patient was referred to the Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics. On the basis of radiographic, cephalometric and oral examinations, the patient was diagnosed with Class II skeletal malocclusion, high angle facial profile and partially edentulous. Th...

INTRODUCTION This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an adult patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion and anterior crossbite. A short cranial base led to difficulties in establishing a cephalometric diagnosis. The patient's main complaint comprised esthetics of his smile and difficulties in mastication. METHODS The patient did not have the maxillary first premolars and re...

Objective: To determine the distribution of different skeletal pattern in orthodontic patients visiting a tertiary center in midwestern Nepal. Materials & Method: A sample of 200 lateral cephalograms of Nepali patients visiting UCMS-College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa was obtained. The jaw base relationship was assessed from lateral cephalograms using angular measurement (ANB angle). Among th...

Maxillary hypoplasia is a frequently observed secondary deformity in individuals born with cleft lip and palate. The impairment of maxillary growth coupled with extensive postoperative scarring as a result of multiple previous surgeries brings about maxillary deficiency in all planes viz vertical, horizontal and transverse. The resulting class III skeletal malocclusion together with maxillary h...