Orthodontic approach to treatment of skeletal mandibular asymmetry: A case report

Abstract

The patient, a 23 year-old man, presented with a dental Class III malocclusion left subdivision, evident facial asymmetry, lower midline shift, mild contraction of the maxillary arch and an anterior cross bite. There was no history of trauma in the face and jaw or TMJ disorder. The patient was successfully treated by orthodontic approach without performing orthognathic surgery. Pretreatment and post treatment records are presented and discussed.