Surgical management of a patient with dentofacial anomalies. Orthognathic surgery: a case report
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Dentofacial anomaly, orthognathic surgery, laterognatia, osteotomy, genioplastyAbstract
Introduction: Dentofacial anomalies cause functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial alterations in individuals, with orthognathic surgery being the treatment of choice; the purpose of this report is to describe surgical management assisted by virtual planning. Case presentation: An 18-year-old female presented with skeletal Class III malocclusion, maxillary hypoplasia, and mandibular laterognathia. Surgical treatment consisted of a Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement, bilateral vertical mandibular ramus osteotomy, and advancement genioplasty. Discussion: Virtual planning allowed for the creation of cutting guides and occlusal splints that optimized surgical times and minimized complications. Conclusions: Orthognathic surgery is the treatment of choice for these anomalies, significantly improving the patient’s function, facial harmony, and quality of life. Virtual planning is a fundamental tool for optimizing results and reducing complications.
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