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

Juan Fernando ARISTIZÁBAL, Rosana MARTÍNEZ-SMIT, Cristian DÍAZ, Valfrido Antonio PEREIRA FILHO

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.

How to cite: Aristizábal JF, Martínez-Smit R, Díaz C, Pereira Filho VA. Surgery-first approach with 3D customized passive self-ligating brackets and 3D surgical planning: Case report. Dental Press J Orthod. 2018 May-June;23(3):47-57. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.23.3.047-057.oar

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