Severe anterior open-bite malocclusion.
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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.
Palatal Expansion Technique, Tooth Movement Techniques, Cephalometry, Open Bite, Mandible, Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Serial Extraction, Patient Care Planning, Maxilla, Extraoral Traction Appliances, Humans, Patient Compliance, Female, Child, Orthodontic Retainers, Follow-Up Studies
Palatal Expansion Technique, Tooth Movement Techniques, Cephalometry, Open Bite, Mandible, Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Serial Extraction, Patient Care Planning, Maxilla, Extraoral Traction Appliances, Humans, Patient Compliance, Female, Child, Orthodontic Retainers, Follow-Up Studies
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