Deep bite correction using auxiliary intrusion cantilevers with initial arch wires in adolescents
Mona Mostafa El-Maghraby,
Eiman Salah Marzouk,
Hanan Amin Ismail
Abstract:Deep overbite is a challenging malocclusion facing orthodontists and numerous treatment options were proposed to correct it. The intrusion of lower incisors is found to be particularly practical in patients with adequate upper incisor display. Aim of the study: The purpose of this study is to compare deep overbite correction using auxiliary cantilever springs to relative intrusion during initial stages of orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods: Thirty patients exhibiting deep overbite malocclusion were d… Show more
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