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Unilateral condylar hyperplasia treated with simultaneous 2-jaw orthognathic surgery and posterior segmental osteotomy.

Authors :
Kim, Seong-Sik
Jung, Kyu-Sung
Kim, Yong-Il
Park, Soo-Byung
Kim, Sung-Hun
Source :
Angle Orthodontist; Mar2023, Vol. 93 Issue 2, p236-252, 17p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

A 25-year-old woman presented with left condylar hyperplasia, canting-type facial asymmetry, mandibular prognathism, and arch width discrepancy. Bone scintigraphy confirmed the inactive status of the condyle, and the temporomandibular joint functioned within the normal range; thus, orthognathic surgery without condylectomy was performed. To correct facial asymmetry successfully through orthognathic surgery, sufficient dentoalveolar decompensation must be achieved in the presurgical orthodontic phase. In cases of canting-type facial asymmetry, teeth on the nondeviated side are extruded as dentoalveolar compensation. Therefore, vertical decompensation is required for intrusion of the extruded teeth. A miniscrew and resin build-ups were used for the intrusion of teeth, and posterior segmental osteotomy was simultaneously performed with orthognathic surgery for further intrusion. The canting-type facial asymmetry was notably corrected through successful vertical decompensation and close cooperation between orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons. After 2 years of retention, the treatment results remained stable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033219
Volume :
93
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Angle Orthodontist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161880032
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2319/060122-401.1