Mandibular Pitching in management of severe open bite– A case report

• Abinaya Somaskandhan,*  
• Ratna Parameswaran,  
• Krishnapriyaa suresh,  
• Manikandhan Ramanathan,  
• Devaki Vijayalakshmi

Abstract

Aim: This case report outlines the management of severe skeletal open bite with SFOA Background: Different treatment modalities are available to treat Class III Skeletal open bite. But the best treatment outcome can be achieved only when the treatment plan is individualized for every patient. Case description: A 18-year-old male patient with an Open bite and a class III skeletal base. Treated by Surgery first approach followed by Orthodontic treatment to transform the patient profile and smile 1 Conclusion: SFOA can be considered as a good option in patients with mandibular prognathism Clinical significance: Mandibular anterior pitch-up surgery offers an immediate solution in patients with severe skeletal open bite.  

Keywords

orthognathic surgery, SFOA, Skeletal open bite, Class III, anterior pitch up

Ahead of Print Date : 2024-05-06