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Skeletal Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia is a common dentofacial deformity affecting facial esthetics, occlusal function, and psychosocial well-being. Management of growing patients presenting with moderate skeletal discrepancies requires careful evaluation of growth potential and long-term treatment planning. The current case reported the diagnosis and proposed orthodontic–surgical treatment plan for a 13-year-old patient presenting with a Class II skeletal pattern characterized by mild-to-moderate mandibular retrognathia, increased ANB angle, convex facial profile, mild positive overjet, and a Class II dental relationship. Following comprehensive clinical and cephalometric assessment, a three phase treatment approach was planned, consisting of pre-surgical orthodontic decompensation, mandibular advancement surgery through bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) after skeletal maturity, and post-surgical orthodontic finishing. Post-treatment outcomes included normalization of skeletal relationships, improvement in facial profile, establishment of Class I occlusion, reduction of facial convexity, and enhancement of soft tissue balance. The study emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary planning in managing skeletal Class II malocclusion.
Skeletal Class II Malocclusion, mandibular retrognathia, orthodontic, orthodontic–surgical treatment, facial profile, dental compensation