Vol. 6, Issue 3, Part I (2020)

Class III malocclusion with anterior open bite, orthodontic treatment in an adult patient: Case report

Author(s):

Dr. Bosy Thankam Mathew and Dr. Girish Kumar

Abstract:
Background: Patients with anterior open bite appear both dentoalveolar component and with increased skeletal vertical dimension.
Objectives: The main objective was to treat open bite with an ideal overbite and overjet relationships and to maintain proper intercuspstion with midline correction.
Results: The goal of the treatment has been achieved according to patients' desire and satisfactory interdigitation. In further follow up no relapse has been seen.
Conclusion: The treatment resulted in an aesthetic, functional, and stable occlusion, along with an improved facial profile.

DOI: 10.22271/oral.2020.v6.i3i.1008

Pages: 565-570  |  1659 Views  495 Downloads

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Bosy Thankam Mathew and Dr. Girish Kumar. Class III malocclusion with anterior open bite, orthodontic treatment in an adult patient: Case report. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2020;6(3):565-570. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2020.v6.i3i.1008