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Case report: three typical cases of glossectomy

¹Department of Orthodontics, Matsumoto Dental College, Nagano, Japan.

The Angle Orthodontist

|January 1, 1993

Summary

Tongue reduction (glossectomy) is rarely performed in Japan, despite a high prevalence of Class III skeletal patterns. This study details three cases where glossectomy was used to treat malocclusion and skeletal discrepancies.

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Area of Science:

Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental and Oral Surgery

Background:

Class III skeletal pattern is more prevalent in Japanese populations compared to Caucasians.
Glossectomy (tongue reduction) is an uncommon procedure in Japan.

Observation:

Three patient cases are presented: an adult with bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion, an adult with Class III malocclusion, and a 10-year-old with Class III malocclusion and posterior crossbite.
All patients underwent treatment that included glossectomy.

Findings:

The study demonstrates the application of glossectomy in managing complex orthodontic and skeletal issues.
Glossectomy was utilized as part of the treatment strategy for diverse malocclusion types and skeletal patterns.

Implications:

This case series highlights glossectomy as a potential, albeit uncommon, treatment modality in specific orthodontic and maxillofacial surgery contexts.
Further investigation into the efficacy and indications for glossectomy in treating Class III malocclusion and related conditions is warranted.

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