Class II correction in a severe hyperdivergent growth pattern, bilateral open bite and oral compromise.
Severe vertical growth pattern and open bites are frequent problems the orthodontist must resolve but require a proper diagnosis, treatment plan, timing, and mechanotherapy to be properly treated. A case report with these problems is presented.
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Sergio A Cardiel
SA
scardiel@unimedia.net.mx
D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000601:surgery; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D009058:Mouth Breathing / Q000150:complications; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000628:therapy*; D014716:Vertical Dimension