Hong Specialist Orthodontic Clinic - Dental

24/12/2025

Case #8 class III with anterior cross bite and crowding (Jaw Surgery)

A 20-year-old patient presented with concerns of dental crowding and an underbite, where the lower teeth were positioned ahead of the upper teeth. The reverse overjet measured 5 mm, with crowding present in both the upper and lower arches.

Treatment involved the extraction of two upper premolars, followed by lower jaw surgery to reposition the jaw backwards. At the end of treatment, the patient was thrilled with the improvement in both his bite and facial profile.

🦷✨ Treatment duration: 25 months.

Treated by Specialist Orthodontist Dr Alex Hong

28/10/2025

Case #7: Class II Div 1 with 12mm overjet

A 27 years old patient presented with concerns of a large overjet (horizontal distance between upper and lower front teeth). The overjet was 12mm, there was a transposition of 23 and 24, the 33 was ectopic and the 36 has an infection due to its large filling. The upper incisors were flared out and the lower jaw was set back.

We extracted 14, 23, 33, 45, and 36 (For financial reasons) followed by a lower jaw surgery to move the lower jaw forwards. He was ecstatic with the improve with the facial profile at the end of the treatment. Treatment time 2.5 years.

16/10/2025

Case #6: Orthognathic Jaw Surgery (Class 3)

Patient disliked his long jaw and even had orthodontic treatment during his teens with extraction in the lower jaw to compensate for the long jaw. That couldn't change the fact that he still had a long jaw and that his lower front teeth were still in front.

He was managed with extractions in the upper jaw, then subsequently low jaw surgery (move backwards). The occlusion, lower midline and the chin point appeared perfect in a straight line after surgery. There was minimal swelling and the recovery was swift under 2 weeks. Overall treatment time 2.5 years.

The patient now enjoys restored confidence and the ability to chew in a better way. All the best in your medical school journey!

23/09/2025

Dr Alex Hong received his personal Invisalign Platinum Elite Award at the Invisalign Summit earlier this year in Bangkok. Proud to be one of the top Invisalign orthodontist in Malaysia and also their faculty speaker. Years of dedication to reach this stage, we only move onwards and upwards!

23/03/2024

How to protect your baby's mouth? (Part 3/3)

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16/03/2024

How to look after your kid's teeth? (Part 2/3)

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12/03/2024

How to protect your own teeth? (Part 1/3)

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25/12/2020

Ho ho ho.. Merry Christmas to all! 🎅☺️☺️☺️

19/10/2020

Dr Lee Ean Kee who had just finished her medical studies and now waiting for her posting with MOH had embarked on yet another journey; fixing up braces on her birthday which is today. Happy Birthday Dr Lee and congrats on the new metallic smile!! 🥳 🎉

01/09/2020

Immanuel completed his braces treatment last week. He had a sparkling set of bleached teeth and spotting a new hairstyle, all ready for the USA to start his tertiary study. All the best from Hong Specialist Orthodontics on embarking on a new chapter in his life. ❤️

28/04/2020

Home emergencies #2: Loose brackets!

If your brackets do come off, there may be a risk of damaging the surrounding structures and a risk of breathing in or swallowing the brackets leading to further issues. There may be a chance that the tooth may move back to its original position rather quickly without the tooth being held in place by the brace.

Do try to come back in for an emergency appointment if appropriate, otherwise please watch and follow the video!

BOS Home Advice - if you have a loose or debonded bracket on your braces

27/04/2020

Due to the Movement Restriction Order, we understand that some patients may not be able to make it for their scheduled appointments. We are also aware that unforeseen damages to your orthodontic appliances may occur during this time (for example, wire poking, rubber rings falling out, brackets falling off etc). Over the next few days, we will be releasing a few recommended videos to help you with any of these issue, should they arise. Do note that we would still recommend you coming back into the clinic to get it fixed, but if you can't, then do follow the instructions in the videos!

Here's one tackling the rubbing ring/module coming off!

BOS Home Advice - Replacement of lost module