What is decompensation in orthognathic surgery?

In contrast to dental camouflage, in preparation for orthognathic surgery, it is necessary to remove any dental compensations present and to place the teeth in a favorable position with their supporting bone. This is called presurgical decompensation.

What are the three phases of orthodontic treatment?

Here is a general overview of the three major stages of treatment:

  • Phase 1 – The Planning Stage. The orthodontist makes an exact diagnosis in order to realign the teeth in the most effective and expedient way.
  • Phase 2 – The Active Phase.
  • Phase 3: The Retention Phase.

What is the last stage of orthodontic treatment?

The third and final phase of orthodontic treatment is the retention phase. This phase occurs once the teeth have moved into the desired position and the use of the dental appliance ceases.

What are the 3 categories of orthodontics?

Orthodontic malocclusions are classified based upon the position of the teeth and the relationship of the jaw bones. There are three basic classifications of malocclusions: Class I, Class II and Class III.

What is incisor decompensation?

In most centers, incisor decompensation is achieved with fixed appliances, whereby the incisors are either proclined or retroclined so that the incisors are at the correct axial inclination to the maxillary or mandibular skeletal bases (3).

How long do you wear braces after jaw surgery?

Your orthodontist will align your teeth in such a way that AFTER orthognathic surgery your bite fits correctly. Some patients may need to wear braces for 6-9 months, whereas more complex cases may require braces for up to 18 months or longer.

What does a Class 3 bite look like?

Class III is where the lower first molar is anterior (or more towards the front of the mouth) than the upper first molar. In this abnormal relationship, the lower teeth and jaw project further forward than the upper teeth and jaws. There is a concave appearance in profile with a prominent chin.

What is a Class 3 occlusion?

Class III occlusion is when the lower molars are very forward and do not fit their corresponding upper molars. In this faulty relationship, the lower teeth and the jaw project more forward than the upper and maxillary teeth.

Can your jaw move back after braces?

“Yes, your overbite can return even after wearing braces or aligners,” Oleg Drut, DDS, an orthodontist and founder of Diamond Braces, tells WebMD Connect to Care.