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Class III malocclusion with anterior open bite, orthodontic treatment in an adult patient: Case report
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2020 · Vol. 6(3) · pp. 565–570
Bosy Thankam Mathew✉(JSS Dental College and Hospital)Girish Kumar(JSS Dental College and Hospital)
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.
Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsTemporomandibular Joint DisordersOropharyngeal Anatomy and PathologiesOverjetOpen biteOverbiteMedicineMalocclusionOcclusionOrthodonticsDentistryVertical dimension of occlusionSurgery
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