Aesthetic and functional outcomes using a multiloop edgewise archwire for camouflage orthodontic treatment of a severe Class III open bite malocclusion

Abstract

Occasionally, orthodontists will be challenged to treat malocclusions and skeletal disharmonies, which by their complexity one might think that the only treatment alternative is the surgical-orthodontic approach. A male patient, aged 17 years old, was diagnosed with a skeletal Class III malocclusion, anterior open bite and negative overjet. An unpleasant profile was the patient's 'chief complaint' showing interest in facial aesthetics improvement. Nevertheless, the patient and his parents strongly preferred a non-surgical treatment approach. He was treated with a multiloop edgewise archwire to facilitate uprighting and distal en-masse movement of lower teeth, correct the Class III open bite malocclusion, change the inclination of the occlusal plane and obtain the consequent morphological-functional adaptation of the mandible. The Class III malocclusion was corrected and satisfactory changes in the patient's profile were obtained. Active treatment was completed in 2 years, and facial result remained stable at 2 years 6 months after debonding.

Multi-Loop Edge Wise Arch Wire Technique (MEAW) – A Review

“…Challenging cases like open bite situation or skeletal class-III malocclusions with low to moderate severity can be effectively treated with this method. 23 The most important issue in orthodontic treatment is the exact understanding of malocclusion and the diagnosis and treatment plan. Malocclusion itself cannot be treated without understanding its specific problems and treatment strategy.…”

Quantitative Asymmetry Assessment between Virtual and Mixed Reality Planning for Orthognathic Surgery—A Retrospective Study

“…Orthognathic surgery is used to reposition the basal bone in the framework of maxillamandibular deformities [1], providing aesthetic and functional results [2]. Surgical planning prior to orthognathic surgery may include discussions on occlusal balancing, facial symmetry, and harmony [3].…”

Corrección de una maloclusión Clase III de Angle en paciente adulto con la técnica Multiloop Edgewise Archwire con un control post tratamiento de 1 año

“…El tratamiento descrito en este reporte fue realizado con el sistema Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire (MEAW), que fuera propuesto por el Dr. Kim, concebido inicialmente para el tratamiento de las mordidas abiertas. Este sistema comprende la elaboración de arcos de Elgiloy azul 0,016" x 0,022" con loops horizontales colocados en los espacios interproximales desde la parte distal de los incisivos laterales hasta mesial de las últimas piezas posteriores y requieren de ciertas activaciones según la maloclusión [12][13][14] .…”