Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Editor’s Pick of the clinical case of the month on facial asymmetry
In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is spotlighting a complex case presented by Dr. Geraldo Capuchinho Jr., focusing on a patient with severe facial asymmetry and bad malocclusion. The case involves a challenging Class II asymmetry with altered cant, yaw, and pronounced overjet. Further complicating diagnosis and treatment planning, the patient also presents mandibular deviation and significant occlusal issues. This case offers insights into the complexities of managing severe facial asymmetry.
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