양측성 전체 구치부의 협측 반대교합 환자의 하악 전진술을 동반한 교정치료

Orthodontic Treatment Combined with Mandibular Advancement Surgery of a Bilateral Posterior Total Buccal Crossbite Case

Bilateral posterior buccal crossbite (bilateral Brodie bite) is a challenging case to orthodontists. Many case reports presented treatment modalities from relatively simple to complicated surgeries. These diversities in treatment method are mainly due to various conditions of the underlying cause of Brodie bite such as skeletal/dental or maxillary/mandibular problems. In this case report, a young adult with skeletal Class II relationship and Brodie bite was treated with orthodontic treatment and mandibular advancement surgery. Descriptions and discussions will be presented from the diagnosis to the treatment results and retention.