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Anterior open bite correction with 2-jaw orthognathic surgery
Jae Hyun Park1, Michael Papademetriou2, Carolyn Gardiner3
1Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A. T. Still University, Mesa, Ariz; Graduate School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Summary
Orthodontic treatment combined with two-jaw surgery effectively corrected an anterior open bite in a 26-year-old male. This surgical-orthodontic approach significantly improved both occlusion and facial aesthetics.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Anterior open bite is a complex malocclusion impacting function and aesthetics.
- Surgical-orthodontic treatment is often indicated for severe skeletal discrepancies causing anterior open bite.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male patient presented with a significant anterior open bite.
- The patient's chief complaints were related to masticatory difficulties and compromised facial profile.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a 19-month treatment regimen involving combined orthodontics and two-jaw surgery.
- Post-treatment evaluation revealed complete closure of the anterior open bite.
- Significant improvements in occlusal relationships and masticatory efficiency were noted.
Implications:
- Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment offers a viable and effective solution for correcting severe anterior open bites.
- This approach leads to substantial enhancements in both functional occlusion and facial aesthetics.
- Further research can explore long-term stability and patient-reported outcomes of this treatment modality.
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