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

Dr. Bosy Thankam Mathew; Dr. Girish Kumar

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

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: https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2020.v6.i3i.1008

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