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Surgery-first approach with 3D customized passive self-ligating brackets and 3D surgical planning: Case report

ABSTRACT

It is possible to unify three-dimensional customized orthodontic techniques and three-dimensional surgical technology. In this case report, it is introduced a treatment scheme consisting of passive self-ligation customized brackets and virtual surgical planning combined with the orthognathic surgery-first approach in a Class III malocclusion patient. Excellent facial and occlusal outcomes were obtained in a reduced treatment time of five months.

Keywords:
Angle Class III malocclusion; Orthodontic surgery; Orthodontics; Three-dimensional image

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