The correction of a severe high angle class III case: an update on joint orthognathic treatment

From Volume 2, Issue 4, October 2009 | Pages 102-108

Authors

David T Waring

BChD, MDentSci, MFDS RCS(Eng), MOrth RCS(Ed), FDS(Orth) RCS(Ed)

Consultant in Orthodontics, University of Manchester Dental Hospital and Northenden House Orthodontics, Sale Road, Manchester, M23 0DF, UK

Articles by David T Waring

Carl Jones

BChD, MB, ChB, FDS RCS(Ed), FRCS(Eng), FRCS(OMFS)

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Wirral Hospital NHS Trust, UK

Articles by Carl Jones

Abstract

This article intends to outline the patient journey from the first visit to the orthognathic clinic through to the successful completion of surgical and orthodontic treatment. The reader will also learn about current concepts in orthognathic surgical treatment.

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