Use of this technique allowed Class II correction with concomitant reduction in the visible gingiva in the treated subjects without the adverse effects experienced with other appliances.
Deep bite malocclusion is one of the most common malocclusions that have a multifactorial nature; with a multitude of underlying components, while various dental and facial parameters could affect the decision making process. This study aimed to customize a step-wise systematized diagnostic tool that could aid the clinician in the decision making process for deep bite cases. We used the data provided by 124 deep overbite cases to elucidate the most eminent underlying components of deep bite malocclusion, moreover a literature review was done that clarified the various contributing factors to the decision making of deep bite. Using this data a systematic diagnostic sheet is presented to aid the orthodontist in designing the treatment objectives of deep bite malocclusion.
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