Cirurgia ortognática para avanço bimaxilar: um relato de caso clínico

Abstract

Orthognathic Surgery seeks to correct dentofacial deformities through the surgical repositioning of maxillomandibular structures. Among the possible dentofacial deformities, mandibular and/or maxillary deficiency can be highlighted, which causes changes in the face, occlusion, speech and function of the maxillomandibular components, in addition to affecting the social relationships and self-esteem of the individual. To correct these complications and promote an improvement in the patient's quality of life, Orthognathic Surgery allows adequate support of hard and soft tissues, contributes to the correct function of the maxillomandibular components, in addition to improving the quality of breathing, speech and life. Social. The present study reports the case of a 25-year-old dolichocephalic patient, Angle Class II, who presents functional problems, who underwent orthognathic surgery with bimaxillary advancement and genioplasty with the aim of improving quality of life, correcting deficiencies in the growth of the maxillomandibular complex, occlusal disharmony and soft tissue changes caused by dentofacial deformity, promoting improvements in masticatory, respiratory and phonetic functions.