CASE REPORT Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment of a Class III Dentofacial Deformity

Adult patients with dento-skeletal deformities usually need surgical-orthodontic treatment. These complex cases require careful treatment planning, an integrated approach, and patient cooperation. A poor facial appearance is often the patient's chief complaint, but it may be accompanied by functional problems, TMJ disorders, or psychosocial handicaps.

Although Class II dentofacial deformities are more common, the need for treatment is gen...