Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3118420 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2011 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
This case report describes the successful treatment of an adult patient with skeletal Class II open-bite malocclusion secondary to idiopathic condylar resorption. Total alloplastic joint reconstruction and counterclockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex combined with orthodontic treatment provided a satisfying outcome with maximum functional and esthetic improvement.
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Authors
Chooryung J. Chung, Yoon-Jeong Choi, In-Sil Kim, Jong-Ki Huh, Hyung-Gon Kim, Kyung-Ho Kim,