BOS MOrth cases prize 2011.

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Dental Malocclusion Treatment
• Facial Proportion Analysis

Background:

• This paper details two prize-winning orthodontic cases recognized by the British Orthodontic Society.
• The cases were submitted for the Membership in Orthodontics.
• Both cases presented complex malocclusions requiring specialized treatment approaches.

Observation:

• Case 1: Class III malocclusion with increased vertical lower anterior facial proportions and dentoalveolar compensation.
• Case 2: Class II division II malocclusion with reduced vertical lower anterior facial proportions and a palate-impinging complete overbite.

Findings:

• Both complex malocclusions were successfully treated using orthodontic camouflage.
• Orthodontic camouflage proved effective in managing skeletal discrepancies and dental compensations.
• The treatments resulted in aesthetically and functionally improved outcomes.

Implications:

• Orthodontic camouflage is a viable and effective treatment modality for specific complex malocclusions.
• These cases highlight the importance of individualized treatment planning in orthodontics.
• Successful camouflage treatment can avoid the need for orthognathic surgery in select patients.