title: Treatment of a dental deep bite in a patient with vertical excess and excessive gingival display.
abstract: The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the importance of developing an individualized treatment plan and treatment mechanics based on the patient's specific dental, skeletal, and profile problems. A case report is presented outlining the diagnosis and treatment planning for a patient who had a 100% deep bite combined with vertical facial excess and an excessive maxillary gingival display.
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Casko
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Eberle
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Hoppens
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014716:Vertical Dimension