Treatment of an anterior open bite with the multiloop archwire technique.
This is a treatment report of a patient with an anterior open bite and predominance of vertical growth. Multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW) mechanics were used and resulted in an efficient bite closure and good occlusion. For retention, a bonded 3-3 retainer was used in the mandible whereas a wraparound retainer was employed in the maxilla.
Canavarro
Cristiane
C
Department of Orthodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. cristianecanavarro@gmail.com
Cosendey
Vera Lúcia
VL
Capelli
Jonas
J
D002648:Child; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome