Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.5937/sejodr6-21667
Surgery-first orthognathic treatment of an adult patient with unilateral cleft lip-palate and multiple missing teeth: a case report
Baser Keklikci Hasibe
Gul Amuk Nisa
Alkan Alper
Abstract
Introduction: The comprehensive treatment approach and outcomes of a patient with cleft lip and palate was presented in this casereport.
Case presentation: A 31-year-old man with unilateral cleft lip and palate(UCLP) had a chief complaint of his mandibular prognathism andasymmetric smile. His clinical and radiographic evaluation showed a Class III skeletal relationship, multiple missing teeth, mandibularanterior occlusal canting, 6 mm of negative overjet and 16 mm overbite. "Surgery first orthognathic approach" was planned including,short-term orthodontic treatment, maxillary advancement and segmental mandibular subapical osteotomy.
Conclusion: At the end of the treatment, a functional occlusion, a harmonious profile, and patient satisfaction were achieved.
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220205
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Publication date:
25.4.2019.
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