Dilemma in closing the bite: a case of orthognathic surgery. (1st January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehta, Siddharth; Kamath, Abhay T; Kudva, Adarsh; Srikanth, G; Urala, Arun
• Is Part Of: Orthodontic update. Volume 13:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2020-01-01
• Subjects: Orthodontics -- Periodicals; 617.643
• DOI: 10.12968/ortu.2020.13.1.35
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-6401

Abstract

Abstract : This case report demonstrates treatment of an open bite case with a history of trauma to the maxillary anterior region in childhood. A 20-year-old adult male presented with a convex profile and significant anterior bite and unilateral posterior crossbite. Surgical bite correction was planned but posed a dilemma in the choice of surgery. CPD/Clinical Relevance: To demonstrate the outcome of a case of skeletal anterior open bite treated with orthognathic surgery.