The Orthodontic Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Anterior Cross Bite and Severe Deep Bite

Authors

Chieh Yang, School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Yu-Chuan Tseng, School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

This 22-year-old female presents with skeletal Class III malocclusion, complicated by anterior cross bite, deep bite, and congenital missing of bilateral mandibular second premolars. The treatment modality was fullmouth fixed edgewise appliances. A favorable result of ideal overbite and overjet and closure of bilateral spaces of missing teeth were achieved. The patient was satisfied the improvement of function and esthetics after treatment.

Recommended Citation

Yang, Chieh and Tseng, Yu-Chuan (2019) "The Orthodontic Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Anterior Cross Bite and Severe Deep Bite," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 31: Iss. 1, Article 6.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201903_31(1).0006
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol31/iss1/6

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