Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2024, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 457-467.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2024.06.002

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Combined Orthodontic-orthognathic Management of A Patient with Skeletal Class III Malocclusion and Mandibular Lateral Deformity Using Clear Aligners: A Case Report

Tingting Zhao1,2,3, Xuewen Yang1,4, Fang Hua1,2,5,*, Hong He1,2,3,*   

  1. 1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University;
    2Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Dentofacial Deformities in Children, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China;
    3Department of Orthodontics Division 1, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University;
    4Department of Orthognathic & Cleft Lip and Palate Plastic Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China;
    5Center for Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry at Optics Valley Branch, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
  • Online:2024-11-30 Published:2025-06-06
  • Contact: Fang Hua. Tel: 027-87686226. Email: huafang@whu.eud.cn. Address: No. 237 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430079. Hubei Province, P.R. China; Hong He. Tel: 027-87686226. Email: drhehong@whu.edu.cn. Address: No. 237 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430079. Hubei Province, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    Wuhan University School of Stomatology Course Ideology and Politics Project (No.24KCSZ14)

Abstract: Objective: An adult case of skeletal ClassⅢ with mandibular deviation was treated by invisible orthodontic combined with orthognathic surgery. Diagnosis and Treatment: The patient received combined invisible orthodontic and orthognathic treatment after a clear diagnosis and the patient’s informed consent. In the preoperative orthodontic stage, $\begin{array}{l|l}65 & 58 \\ \hline 6 & 8 \end{array}$ extraction was performed. The extraction space was used for decompensation of maxillary anterior teeth, and using$\left. \frac{87}{87} \right|$ to replace$\left. \frac{76}{76} \right|$. The orthognathic operation was performed with maxillary LefortⅠosteotomy and bilateral mandibular sagittal split osteotomy. After operation, orthodontics further adjusted for the anterior deep overbite, mandibular midline deviation and posterior occlusion. Results: At the end of treatment, the patient’s profile was straight, the facial deviation was corrected, overbite and overjet were normal, the teeth were arranged neatly, the bilateral canine and molar were both neutral, and the upper and lower midline was aligned with the midline of the face. Conclusions: Clear aligner combined with orthognathic surgery can effectively treat the patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ with mandibular deviation.

Key words: clear aligner, orthodontic-orthognathic combined treatment, skeletal classⅢ malocclusion;, deviation deformity of mandible, preoperative orthodontics