Two Cases of Skeletal Mandibular Protrusion Who Underwent Orthognathic Treatment after Middle Age

Patients diagnosed with jaw deformity after middle age often have periodontal disease and missing teeth. In such cases, prosthetic treatment is required in addition to orthodontic treatment. Therefore, surgical for middle-aged patients requires a more careful approach than younger patients. This report of two representative cases. Case 1: A 51-year-old male patient the chief complaint masticatory dysfunction by anterior cross bite was referred our hospital. diagnosis mandibular prognathism made initiated. had severe teeth, which combined surgery before treatment, anchor screws were used support vertical occlusal stop lost due After presurgical sagittal split ramus osteotomy performed. Finally, partial dentures upper lower jaws fabricated final prosthesis. 2: 62-year-old female The mild, but multiple teeth missing. To shorten period, minimized also applied. this case restore on left side fitted