Mandibular "tripod" advancement of a Class II Division 2 deepbite malocclusion

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2010 Feb;137(2):285-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.10.063.

Abstract

This case report describes the treatment of a 25-year-old woman with a Class II malocclusion, secondary to mandibular skeletal deficiency, and mild overclosure. Inferior surgical repositioning of the maxilla is often the treatment of choice for patients with maxillary vertical deficiency; however, this patient had borderline vertical deficiency that was treated with a mandibular "tripod" advancement (leveling of the mandibular arch after surgery) coupled with a setback and down-grafting genioplasty. The surgical-orthodontic treatment plan, combined with cosmetic dentistry, resulted in dramatically improved facial esthetics and occlusal relationships.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Mandibular Advancement / instrumentation
  • Mandibular Advancement / methods*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / instrumentation
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertical Dimension