Contemporary Clinical Dentistry (Jan 2018)

Surgical management of hyperdivergent Class II malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess: A 2-year follow-up

  • Nayeemullah Khan,
  • K Moina Adeni,
  • Ratna Parameswaran,
  • Devaki Vijayalakshmi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ccd.ccd_484_18
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 6
pp. 382 – 387

Abstract

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Skeletal Class II malocclusions with vertical maxillary excess (VME) present with an amalgamation of several problems pertaining to psychological, esthetics, and function. The optimal treatment plan in such cases includes a synchronized orthodontic-surgical approach through superior repositioning and setback of maxilla by means of Le Fort I osteotomy and augmentation genioplasty. This case report describes a multidisciplinary approach in the successful management of a patient with VME to achieve superior esthetics and function.

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