Correction of a Class II malocclusion with lateral open bite
Hoger Omran Alsheikho, Mohammed Tizini, BatoulAli Mohammad
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Hoger Omran Alsheikho, Mohammed Tizini, BatoulAli Mohammad
Abstract
This case reports the treatment of a 13-year-old male with Class II malocclusion, mandibular retrusion, lateral open bite, and crowded anterior teeth. Nonextraction approach was used for this patient. Ideal overbite and overjet were achieved. Leveling and aligning with fixed appliance and elastic was applied to correct this case. Rectangular loop was used to achieve mesial tipping and extrusion of the maxillary premolar.
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This case reports the treatment of a 13-year-old male with Class II malocclusion, mandibular retrusion, lateral open bite, and crowded anterior teeth. Nonextraction approach was used for this patient. Ideal overbite and overjet were achieved. Leveling and aligning with fixed appliance and elastic was applied to correct this case. Rectangular loop was used to achieve mesial tipping and extrusion of the maxillary premolar.
Key concepts: Overjet, Overbite, Open bite, Malocclusion, Orthodontics, Premolar, Medicine, Dentistry