Charles H. Henry, DDS
40 Mechanic Street • Keene, NH 03431 • 603-352-1973

Case Four Evolution

Problem List:

  • Mandibular retrognathia
  • Anterior open bite
  • Nasal airway obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy
  • Increased vertical height of chin
  • Difficulty in closing her lips together

Surgical Procedures Performed:

  • Bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomies to advance the lower jaw
  • Vertical reduction of chin and advancement to improve soft tissue profile
  • Maxillary Le Fort I (multiple-piece) osteotomy to advance the upper jaw and close the anterior open bite
  • Partial bilateral inferior turbinectomies to improve nasal airway