Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-9 | Issue-12 | 324-330
Original Research Article
Skeletal Class II with Open-Bite Malocclusion Treated with Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery
Ala Hajjem, Yesmine Abid, Hamza Gaaloul, Wiem Ben Amor, Ines Dallel, Samir Tobji, Adel Ben Amor
Published : Dec. 28, 2024
Abstract
Enhancing aesthetics, occlusion and functions is a primary motivation for individuals with open-bite malocclusion seeking orthodontic treatment. Open-bite malocclusion, characterized by a lack of vertical overlap of the anterior teeth, can be effectively treated with a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. In this case report, we present the treatment of a male patient with an open-bite malocclusion and a skeletal class II. Initially, the patient underwent a presurgical phase where fixed orthodontic appliance was bonded to achieve well-aligned arches, then came the maxillary impaction to normalize the overjet and overbite and enhance both aesthetics and functions. Keywords: Skeletal Class II, Open-Bite Malocclusion, Orthodontic Treatment, orthognathic surgery, Maxillary Impaction.