02/07/2026
Case 17: Class III, Facial Asymmetry & Retained Baby Teeth
The patient presented with concerns about her crooked teeth and facial asymmetry. She had a severe skeletal Class III malocclusion with congenitally missing lower premolars (34, 35 and 44), resulting in retained baby teeth (63, 74, 75 and 84). Her lower jaw was deviated to the left, and the upper left canine had become significantly overerupted.
Treatment involved fixed braces, removal of the retained baby teeth, and lower jaw orthognathic surgery (BSSO) to correct the jaw discrepancy and facial asymmetry.
The results speak for themselves, with a dramatic improvement in facial symmetry, smile aesthetics, and bite function. Best of all, the patient was thrilled with her new smile and is now ready for dental implants to replace her missing teeth.
✨ Yet another smile transformed. Yet another life changed. 🙌🏼