Treatment of Full-Cusp Skeletal Class III Malocclusion with Facial Asymmetry without Surgery, Extraoral Anchorage or TADs

Tseng SP, Lin JJ, Roberts WE

History and Etiology

A 17-year-11-month-old female presented for orthodontic consultation with chief complaints of anterior cross bite and facial asymmetry. She was previously advised by several orthodontists that surgery was the only viable option for correcting her malocclusion and facial asymmetry (Figures 1-3). (Int J Orthod Implantol 2012;25:4-15)

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Class II with a Trans-Alveolar Impaction of a Maxillary Canine

Yeh HY, Chang CH, Roberts WE

HISTORY AND ETIOLOGY

A 13-year-10-month-old boy was referred by his dentist for orthodontic consultation (Fig. 1). His chief concern was a maxillary dental midline discrepancy (Figures 2, 3). There was no contributory medical or dental history. Clinical exam indicated that the permanent maxillary left canine was impacted (Fig. 2). A specific plan for surgical exposure and orthodontic traction was proposed to guide the impacted canine to an appropriate location in the dental arch. The patient was treated to an acceptable result as documented in Figures 4-9. The details for diagnosis and treatment will be discussed below. (Int J Orthod Implantol 2012;25:18-31)

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Class II Deep Bite Malocclusion with Posteriorly-Inclined Upper Incisors

Liu CW, Chang CH, Roberts WE

History and Etiology

A 21-year-5-month-old girl was accompanied by her parents for evaluation of dental crowding (Figures 1-3). Oral soft tissues, frena, and gingival health were all within normal limit. There was no history of dental trauma, aberrant oral habits or significant signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction. There was no contributory medical or dental history. The patient was unaware of the peg lateral (#10) and a deep bite. The patient and her parents desired comprehensive orthodontic treatment to achieve an ideal alignment of the entire dentition (Figures 4-6). (Int J Orthod Implantol 2012;25:32-42)

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Simplified Open-Window Technique for Palatally Impacted Cuspids

Cheng YA, Chang CH, Roberts WE

Introduction

Open window technique is a commonly used surgical option to treat palatally impacted cuspids. This article aims to provide step-by-step illustrations on the surgical procedures so doctors can use them as a checklist before approaching this type of cases. (Int J Orthod Implantol 2012;25:48-52)

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OrthoBoneScrew
The Dream Screw for Next Generation’s Orthodontists

Hsu YL, Chang CH, Roberts WE

Avoiding & Managing Complications Associated with Implant Therapy: Part 2 (Mandarin Translation)

Cheng YA, Marchack BW

Avoiding & Managing Complications Associated with Implant Therapy: Part 3 (Mandarin Translation)

Cheng YA, Marchack BW