Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal (Jul 2010)

Correction of Anterior Open Bite and Facial Profile by Orthognathic Surgery– A Case Report

  • Quazi Billur Rahman,
  • Gazi Shamim Hassan,
  • Mahmuda Akther,
  • Md Golam Rubby,
  • Md Nazmul Hasan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v3i1.5512
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1

Abstract

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This case report describes the treatment of a severe anterior open bite, Class III malocclusion with a history of digit sucking. An 18 years-old male presented with a significant anteroposterior and vertical discrepancy of face. The patient’s face was concave with procumbent lips. He had an anterior open bite of 11 mm, a reverse overjet of 8 mm, and a transverse maxillary deficiency on right side. The orthognathic surgery was elected as an option of treatment to correct the anterior open bite with improvement of facial profile. Keywords: Anterior open bite; Transverse maxillary deficiency; Vertical excess; Orthognathic surgery. DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v3i1.5512 BSMMU J 2010; 3(1): 31-34

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