Orthodontic Treatment of Anterior Open Bite with Drawbridge Effect in an Adult Patient: A Clinical Case Report

Authors

  • Akeredolu MO Department of Child Dental Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, PMB 12003, Idiaraba, Lagos.
  • Umeh OD Department of Child Dental Health, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Idiaraba, Lagos.
  • Sanu OO

Keywords:

Open Bite, Drawbridge, Drawbridge effect

Abstract

This case report presents the successful treatment of a patient with an anterior open bite.A 28 year old female presented at the orthodontic clinic with the chief complaint of protruding teeth and a gap between her teeth. The clinical examination showed a convex profile with Angle's Class I molar relationship on Skeletal Pattern II complicated by an anterior open bite extending from canine – canine measuring 4mm and increased overjet of 6mm. The malocclusion was treated with preadjusted edgewise fixed appliance using .022” slot Roth prescription with extractions of the upper first premolars and lower second premolars and the drawbridge effect. At the end of treatment, her occlusion was restored to function and aesthetics and then retained with an upper Hawley's removable retainer and lower Essix removable retainer.

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Published

2023-10-05

How to Cite

Akeredolu MO, Umeh OD, & Sanu OO. (2023). Orthodontic Treatment of Anterior Open Bite with Drawbridge Effect in an Adult Patient: A Clinical Case Report. West African Journal of Orthodontics, 8(1), 43–51. Retrieved from https://wajo.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/wajo/article/view/214

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2019): West African Journal of Orthodontics

Section

Articles