title: A combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery approach to the treatment of extreme anterior open bite in an adult.
abstract: This report describes a combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery approach to the treatment of open bite in an adult female. An aesthetically pleasing and stable result was achieved in which the Intercuspal and Retruded Contact Positions were coincident. The functioning occlusion exhibited bilateral canine rise and an absence of non-working-side interferences on lateral excursion. Incisal guidance with disclusion of the posterior occlusal surfaces occurred on protrusive function. There were no signs or symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction before or after treatment.
authors: S G
authors: SG
authors: Dearing
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy; D014716:Vertical Dimension