Correction of Anterior Open Bite and Facial Profile by Orthognathic Surgery– A Case Report

Quazi Billur Rahman, Gazi Shamim Hassan, Mahmuda Akther, Md Golam Rubby, Md Nazmul Hasan

Abstract

This case report describes the treatment of a severe anterior open bite, Class III malocclusion with a history of digit
sucking. An 18 years-old male presented with a significant anteroposterior and vertical discrepancy of face. The patient’s
face was concave with procumbent lips. He had an anterior open bite of 11 mm, a reverse overjet of 8 mm, and a
transverse maxillary deficiency on right side. The orthognathic surgery was elected as an option of treatment to correct
the anterior open bite with improvement of facial profile.

Keywords: Anterior open bite; Transverse maxillary deficiency; Vertical excess; Orthognathic surgery.

DOI: 10.3329/bsmmuj.v3i1.5512

BSMMU J 2010; 3(1): 31-34

Keywords

Anterior open bite; Transverse maxillary deficiency; Vertical excess; Orthognathic surgery
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