Long-term skeletal and dental stability after orthognathic surgery of the maxillo-mandibular complex in Class II patients with transverse discrepancies

Bimaxillary surgery with two-piece maxillary treatment in patients with Class II malocclusion leads to stable long-term occlusal results in the sagittal plane. The transverse enlargement achieved by intraoperative widening does not remain stable over the years. A relapse of about 60% of the surgically expanded transverse width is seen. In Class II deformities without an open bite, where extended transverse enlargement is necessary, a two-step procedure with primary surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion followed by one-piece surgery should be planned.