Radiographic records included a lateral headfilm, a posteroanterior radiograph and a panoramic radiograph as well. Intraorally there is an ovoid-shaped arch, non-coincident dental midlines, crowded teeth, anterior and posterior right crossbite, absence of the first upper molars (nonassessable molar relationship) right and left canine class III, -2 mm overjet and a 2 mm overbite. On a lateral view: a straight profile, competent lips, acute nasolabial angle and increased mentocervical length may be observed. Upon facial clinical examination, from the front view an oval and elongated face may be noted as well as an increased lower third, the chin deviated to the right, the facial midline did not match the dental midline, a non-consonant neutral smile and a 60% exposure of the incisor clinical crowns. The main reason for consultation was: «I have a deviated jaw». Female patient, 16 years of age, who attended the Department of Orthodontics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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