Malocclusion Caused by Mandibular Retrognathia, Aesthetic Problems and Treatment: Case Report.

Mandibular retrognathia is a condition that occurs as a result of insufficient development of the lower jaw bone in the sagittal direction. The presence of this condition brings along aesthetic and functional problems for the individual concerned. Mandibular retrognathia can be observed as a result of the relevant examination of the orthodontist or dentist. In the diagnosis and treatment part, it is vital not to miss the puberty period, otherwise intervention in the mandible with orthognathic surgery is required at later ages. This case report aimed to discuss the clinical, radiological findings and treatment of mandibular retrognathia in the light of current literature. Our 11-year-old patient, who came to our clinic for orthodontic examination complaining of malocclusion, was diagnosed with mandibular retrognathia at the end of the examination. Situations observed in our patient due to this condition: snoring at night and Angle CII malocclusion. The first question that comes to mind for the Twinblock appliance, which we used for an average of 15-16 hours a day for 12 months in this treatment, was ensuring patient compliance, which was the most critical point for the treatment. By applying Twin-block treatment for 12 months, the patient's mandible was positioned more anteriorly in the sagittal plane. It was observed that the complaints initially diagnosed during the examination disappeared at the end of the treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]