SURGERY FIRST APPROACH IN CORRECTION OF SKELETAL CLASS III WITH LATEROGNATHIA
A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Background: Skeletal maxillofacial anomalies are intricate and can diminish the quality of life of patients.The current treatment modality of orthognathic surgery in combination with orthodontics have most successful outcomes. The conventional orthognathic approach is a well-known technique for correction skeletal maxillofacial anomalies but total treatment time is prolonged leading to psychosocial problems to the patient hence a two staged surgery-first approach is a good alternative for patients.
Case Report: An adult male patient aged 19 years with skeletal class III with laterognathia. Patient planned under surgery-first approach and was operated and skeletal correction was done by orthognathic surgery.The post-surgical results were satisfactory in respect to skeletal, dental and aesthetic point of view.
Conclusion: Advantages of surgery-first approach of shortened total treatment time over conventional method is becoming treatment of choice in certain cases and fulfilment of patient’s expectations.
