Chaima Attia¹*, Ines Dallel², Ramzi Moatemri³, Samir Tobji² and Adel Ben Amor²

¹Doctors (DDS), University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Tunisia
²Professors, PHD - University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dento-Facial Orthopedics Department of Monastir Dental Clinic, Laboratory of Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation, Tunisia
³Professors, PHD - University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of IBN EL JAZZAR of Sousse, Maxillofacial surgery Department of the university hospital of Sahloul, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Chaima Attia, Doctors (DDS), University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Tunisia.

Received: December 09, 2021; Published: January 06, 2022

Abstract

A female patient with severe class III skeletal malocclusion and hypodivergent face was treated with a conventional orthognatic treatment. Our patient had a dental class III canine and molar relationship, an anterior cross bite and a gummy smile. Her severe anomaly was responsible of some functional issues such as TMJ disorder and difficulties at mastication. We observed a straight profile with a shy and narrow smile. The treatment began with orthodontic surgery preparation(decompensation) that lasted 24 months. Then a bimaxillary surgery was conducted with Lefort 1 osteotomy of advancement and impaction, associated to mandibular osteotomy in order to rotate the lower jaw. Finally, the finishing orthodontic phase had an objective: to close posterior open bite with intermaxillary elastics. Important amelioration of esthetics, oral functions and especially better self-esteem of the patient were obtained. Cephalometric superposition demonstrated that pharyngeal airways width was improved and skeletal discrepancy was corrected.

Keywords: Skeletal Class III; Orthognatic Treatment; Pharyngeal Airway; Bimaxillary Surgery

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Citation

Citation: Chaima Attia., et al. “Skeletal Class III Treated with Double Jaw Surgery: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 6.2 (2022): 25-30.

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