Severe anterior open-bite malocclusion

Angle Orthod. 2006 Jul;76(4):728-33. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(2006)076[0728:SAOMSO]2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

This case report describes the treatment of a severe anterior open bite, Class II malocclusion with a history of dummy sucking. The 9-year-old girl presented with a significant anteroposterior and vertical discrepancy. Her face was convex with procumbent lips. She had an anterior open bite of 9 mm, an overjet of 8 mm, and a transverse maxillary deficiency. In consultation with the parents and patient, a nonsurgical therapy was elected, with the goals of reducing protrusion and closing the anterior open bite.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Extraoral Traction Appliances
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / pathology
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Maxilla / abnormalities
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Open Bite / pathology
  • Open Bite / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Retainers
  • Palatal Expansion Technique / instrumentation
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Patient Compliance
  • Serial Extraction
  • Tooth Movement Techniques