Msurgery First Orthognathic Approach for Management of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion with Facial Asymmetry

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Case Report

Author Details : Abi Somaskandan*

Volume : 4, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 5-11

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2020.012

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Abstract

Surgical-orthodontic treatment of jaw deformities presents challenges in both diagnosis and mechanotherapy. The orthognathic approach has undergone a paradigm shift through the years, from correcting the skeletal component to addressing the soft tissues, thus optimizing aesthetic outcome. This case report presents a patient with a skeletal class II malocclusion with facial asymmetry who has been managed by surgical first orthognathic approach (SFOA). The treatment duration was decreased tremendously because of the Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP). The treatment outcome resulted in class I skeletal and dental relationships with phenomenal changes in correction of facial asymmetry attaining a pleasing facial profile and divergence.

Keywords: Surgery First Orthognathic Approach (SFOA), Facial asymmetry, orthognathic surgery, Skeletal class II, Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP)

How to cite : Somaskandan A, Msurgery First Orthognathic Approach for Management of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion with Facial Asymmetry. J Contemp Orthod 2020;4(2):5-11

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