Case 1
Non-surgical Openbite Correction
Presentation
- Anterior open bite with only back teeth in contact.
- Narrowed upper arch and smile.
- Crossbite of back teeth.
- Crowding.
Treatment
- Fixed appliances with loss of wisdom teeth.
- Teeth straightened and upper arch widened.
- Mini-implants to intrude back teeth and correct anterior open bite, without jaw surgery.
- 4 years after removal of appliances, bite is unchanged confirming excellent long term stability.
