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Published on: February 23, 2024
Management of Anterior Open Bite and Skeletal Class II Hyperdivergent Patient with Clear Aligner Therapy
Sudha Gudhimella1, Vaibhav Gandhi1, Nichole Leigh Schiro2
1Division of Orthodontics, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Abstract:
In orthodontics, patients with hyperdivergent facial types or problems in the vertical dimension are often challenging to treat with predictable treatment results. Conventionally along with fixed appliances, a headgear, posterior bite block, extraction, temporary anchorage devices, or orthognathic surgery are preferable approaches to treat such patients. This case report illustrates a non-extraction, non-surgical orthodontic treatment of 5 mm anterior open bite in a non-growing adult patient, utilizing clear aligner therapy.
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