Full-Digital Ortho-Orthognathic Therapy: Precision, Efficiency, Bone Safety

This case report demonstrates the clinical relevance of a fully digital workflow for complex orthodontic-orthognathic management in skeletal malocclusion. The integration of Insignia™ personalized labial brackets (Ormco Corporation) with CBCT-driven biomechanical optimization addresses critical challenges in preventing bone fenestration/dehiscence while enhancing treatment accuracy and efficiency. Diagnostic Phase: Integration of intraoral scans and CBCT data to construct a 3D virtual model, enabling Insignia™ appliance design with customized torque prescriptions and smile arc prediction. Pre-surgical Orthodontics: Indirect bonding with Insignia™ trays (0.12 mm positioning accuracy) and sequential customized archwires reduced decompensation time by 30% compared to conventional methods. Orthognathic Surgery: Virtual osteotomy planning (Dolphin Imaging™) and 3D-printed surgical guides achieved 0.9 mm mean deviation in bony repositioning. Post-surgical Refinement: Final occlusal adjustment achieved stable molar Class I relationship with 1.5 mm overjet/overbite. This case validates three innovations: Biomechanical Safety: Patient-specific torque design reduced labial cortical bone stress by 42% (finite element analysis), preventing iatrogenic bone defects. Digital Synergy: CBCT/scan integration minimized cumulative errors (<0.3° angular deviation in bracket placement). Workflow Efficiency: 18-month total treatment time demonstrated 25% reduction versus staged analog protocols (p<0.05, compared to institutional historical data). The full-digital approach establishes a new paradigm for managing high-risk skeletal discrepancies, prioritizing biological safety without compromising efficiency. Clinical significance lies in its replicable framework for preventing bone complications—a critical advancement for orthognathic patients with thin alveolar phenotypes.

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International Dental Journal
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.105527
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Full-Digital Ortho-Orthognathic Therapy: Precision, Efficiency, Bone Safety

Guoquan Zhang, Zhang Zheng
International Dental Journal
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Full-Digital Ortho-Orthognathic Therapy: Precision, Efficiency, Bone Safety

Guoquan Zhang, Zhang Zheng
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Abstract

This case report demonstrates the clinical relevance of a fully digital workflow for complex orthodontic-orthognathic management in skeletal malocclusion. The integration of Insignia™ personalized labial brackets (Ormco Corporation) with CBCT-driven biomechanical optimization addresses critical challenges in preventing bone fenestration/dehiscence while enhancing treatment accuracy and efficiency. Diagnostic Phase: Integration of intraoral scans and CBCT data to construct a 3D virtual model, enabling Insignia™ appliance design with customized torque prescriptions and smile arc prediction. Pre-surgical Orthodontics: Indirect bonding with Insignia™ trays (0.12 mm positioning accuracy) and sequential customized archwires reduced decompensation time by 30% compared to conventional methods. Orthognathic Surgery: Virtual osteotomy planning (Dolphin Imaging™) and 3D-printed surgical guides achieved 0.9 mm mean deviation in bony repositioning. Post-surgical Refinement: Final occlusal adjustment achieved stable molar Class I relationship with 1.5 mm overjet/overbite. This case validates three innovations: Biomechanical Safety: Patient-specific torque design reduced labial cortical bone stress by 42% (finite element analysis), preventing iatrogenic bone defects. Digital Synergy: CBCT/scan integration minimized cumulative errors (<0.3° angular deviation in bracket placement). Workflow Efficiency: 18-month total treatment time demonstrated 25% reduction versus staged analog protocols (p<0.05, compared to institutional historical data). The full-digital approach establishes a new paradigm for managing high-risk skeletal discrepancies, prioritizing biological safety without compromising efficiency. Clinical significance lies in its replicable framework for preventing bone complications—a critical advancement for orthognathic patients with thin alveolar phenotypes.

International Dental JournalVol. 75
ShenZhen People’s Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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