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Class II deep bite correction with herbst appliance assisted with mini screws
Hosam Ali Baeshen
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Hosam Ali Baeshen
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box: 80209, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vice Dean, Al-Farabi Privet Dental and Nursing Schools, Jeddah
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.4103/jioh.jioh_275_17
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This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a 36-year-old female with Class II Division 1 malocclusion associated with deep overbite. The treatment was based on nonextraction therapy using MBT: McLaughlin, Bennett and Trevesi. Orthodontic bracket system slot 0.022 straight-wire appliance. Deep bite correction was assisted with labial mini screws. A Herbst appliance with Class II elastics was used for canine and molar Class II correction and overjet reduction. Treatment goals were achieved in 22 months, and the results included a normal overjet, Class I occlusion, competent lips, and an acceptable facial profile.
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