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Case #1
Diagnosis
- Severe underbite due to a deficient upper jaw
- Severe upper crowding
- Excessive overlap of the front teeth
Treatment
- Upper and lower braces
- Rubber bands
- Treatment time: 24 months
BEFORE
AFTER
** Jaw surgery was also a treatment option for this patient, but was not
necessary due to excellent rubber band wear by the patient. Also, the
patient's amount and direction of jaw growth was favorable.
Case #2
Diagnosis
- Severe overbite with a small lower jaw and upper incisor protrusion
- Crowding
- Deep overbite with impingement of the lower front teeth on the roof of the mouth
Treatment
- Upper and lower braces
- Headgear at night (for 12 months), and rubber bands to correct the overbite and to improve jaw relationships
- Time in braces: 32 months
BEFORE
AFTER
**Extraction of permanent teeth was an option, but was not needed
due to excellent patient cooperation with headgear and elastics.
Case #3
Diagnosis
- Underbite due to a combination of a small upper jaw and a large lower jaw
Treatment
- First phase of a two-phase orthodontic treatment
- Reverse pull facemask headgear to protract the upper jaw and redirect lower jaw growth
- Upper partial braces
- Headgear worn for 12-14 months (nights only)
**Patient will need a second phase of orthodontic treatment when the
permanent teeth have erupted, which will consist of full braces and rubber
bands. Estimated time for the second phase is 20-22 months.
Case #4
Diagnosis
- Adult patient with moderate to severe upper and lower crowding and a narrow upper jaw
Treatment
- Full braces and rubber bands
- Time in braces: 18 months
