Ortho-Surgical Management of Open Bite Skeletal Class III Malocclusions with Periodontics Deficiency in Adult Patient: Case Report

Abstract

It is known that one of the most challenging problems that confront the practicing orthodontist is the treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion in adult patients. The clinician is faced with the option of either orthodontic camouflage or orthognathic surgery. In severe cases, ortho-surgical treatment is the only guarantor of successful result both functionally and aesthetically. This case report presents the treatment of a Moroccan female patient with open bite skeletal Class III malocclusion and periodontic desease. After combined orthodontic-surgical treatment the result was complete with positive overbite and acceptable occlusion, using a combination of fixed orthodontic appliance treatment as well as the orthognathic surgical management. The patient was satisfied with her new appearance and function.