Surgery-first approach with 3D customized passive self-ligating brackets and 3D surgical planning: Case report

Dental Press J Orthod. 2018 May-Jun;23(3):47-57. doi: 10.1590/2177-6709.23.3.047-057.oar.

Abstract

It is possible to unify three-dimensional customized orthodontic techniques and three-dimensional surgical technology. In this case report, it is introduced a treatment scheme consisting of passive self-ligation customized brackets and virtual surgical planning combined with the orthognathic surgery-first approach in a Class III malocclusion patient. Excellent facial and occlusal outcomes were obtained in a reduced treatment time of five months.

É possível unificar técnicas ortodônticas personalizadas e tecnologia de planejamento cirúrgico 3D. No presente relato de caso, apresenta-se um plano de tratamento envolvendo o uso de braquetes autoligáveis passivos personalizados e planejamento cirúrgico virtual, combinado com cirurgia ortognática de benefício antecipado, em um paciente com má oclusão de Classe III. Foram obtidos excelentes resultados faciais e oclusais em um tempo reduzido de tratamento, de 5 meses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / diagnostic imaging
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / surgery
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Orthodontic Brackets*
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Young Adult