Treatment of a dental deep bite in a patient with vertical excess and excessive gingival display.
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.
Casko
J S
JS
Orthodontic Department, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Eberle
K M
KM
Hoppens
B J
BJ
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