Abstract
There is rarely any treatment in dentistry which can be successful if prior mouth preparations are not conducted. In the field of prosthodontics, the targeted objectives of treatment cannot be achieved unless existing occlusion is not compatible with the components of a stomatognathic system. Skeletal malformations that result in protruded maxilla or mandible result in an ineffective occlusion that cannot perform most of its normal functions including the protection of the entire stomatognathic system. We present a case report of a young female who presented with a severe class 2 skeltal malocclusion. Orthognathic surgery was performed to place the maxilla posteriorly so that the anterior open bite is correct and anterior guidance becomes effective to protect the posterior teeth during protrusion.
Keywords: malocclusion, orthognathic surgery, osteotomy, Lefort level.
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Corresponding Author
Khurshid A Mattoo
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jazan University
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i11.135
