Partial glossectomy as an auxiliary method to orthodontic treatment of dentofacial deformity.

Introduction:  macroglossia is a condition which influences the size and shape of the teeth employed due to the forces on teeth.

Objective:  To establish bases for the indication of partial glossectomy associated with orthodontic treatment and surgical dento-facial deformity in patients without tumors and Down syndrome as a cause of macroglossia.

Case Reports:  Three patients underwent orthognathic surgery associated with partial glossectomy under general anesthesia.