Title: Combined orthodontic and orthognathic therapy on skeletal Class III malocclusion in adults
Abstract: PURPOSE:To introduce a combined orthodontic and orthognathic method for treatment of skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion in adults,and evaluate the treatment outcomes.METHODS:In orthodontic-orthognathic treatment of skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion in adults,the goal of orthodontics was to level and align the upper and lower arch,decompensate,and adjust relationship of the upper and lower arch for intercuspid bite after surgery.Independent samples group test with SPSS 11.0 software package was used for statistical analysis.RESULTS:Stable function and satisfactory facial contour after treatment were obtained.The cephalometric parameters before and after treatment were significantly different(P 0.01).CONCLUSION:Adult maxillofacial deformity must be treated by combining orthodontic and orthognathic treatments in order to restore oral function and esthetics.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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