Analysis of the Changes in Occlusal Plane Inclination in a Class II Deep Bite "Teen" Patient Treated with Clear Aligners: A Case Report.
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| Abstract |
Background: Optimal management of hypodivergent growing patients demands a strict control of vertical dimension and to exploit the growth potential. If a deep bite malocclusion causes a traumatic contact between the upper and lower incisors and affects the facial appearance, an early interceptive treatment is recommended. The aim of this case report is to outline the clinical management of the occlusal plane of a growing Class II division 1 deep bite patient treated with aligners and Class II elastics. Methods: The treatment lasted 11 months and was divided into two phases. Treatment goals included improvement of the soft tissue profile and basal bone relationships through an increase in the mandibular third of the face and a sagittal advancement of the mandible. The correction of the curve of Spee involved intrusion of the mandibular incisors and extrusion of the mandibular premolars. Results: The cephalometric analysis at the end of the treatment displayed significant differences in the skeletal and occlusal pattern along with aesthetic improvements. Conclusion: The final cephalogram showed a consistency between the planned tooth movement and the clinical results. Although definitive recommendations must be withheld until longer follow-up is available, the patient presented here shows that the treatment protocol yielded positive mandibular growth.
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| Authors | Edoardo Staderini, Valentina Ventura, Simonetta Meuli, Liliana Ávila Maltagliati, Patrizia Gallenzi |
| Journal | International journal of environmental research and public health (Int J Environ Res Public Health) Vol. 19 Issue 2 (01 06 2022) ISSN: 1660-4601 [Electronic] Switzerland |
| PMID | 35055472 (Publication Type: Case Reports) |
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