Non-Extraction Approach to Correct the Open Bite

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Case Report

Author Details : Sanjeev Kumar Verma*, Deepika R.S Bais , Shubhra Pathak

Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 11-15

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2020.033

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Abstract

Introduction: An adult female patient with anterior open bite appears dento- alveolar component with skeletal class III malocclusion , hyperdivergent growth pattern and tongue thrusting habit.
Objective: Aim of this case report is to show the effect of habit breaking appliance along with the fixed orthodontic treatment in a non- growing Class III patient with dental open bite with marked improvement in overjet, overbite and profile of the patient.
Results: The goal of the treatment has been achieved according to patient’s desire and satisfactory interdigitation.
Conclusion: The treatment resulted in an aesthetic, functional, and stable occlusion, along with an improved facial profile.
Keywords: Non-extraction orthodontic, open-bite, non-growing, class III malocclusion.

How to cite : Verma S K, Bais D R, Pathak S, Non-Extraction Approach to Correct the Open Bite. J Contemp Orthod 2020;4(4):11-15

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