Adult Cases

Case I – Class I Crowding with an Impacted Cuspid | Case II – Class III Mandibular Setback | Case III – Class II Mandibular Advancement | Case IV – Adult Class III Mand Setback and Max Exp & Imp

Case I – Class I Crowding with an Impacted Cuspid

Problems:

1. Bilateral Crossbite in the posterior teeth
2. Edge to Edge Anterior Bite
3. Constricted V-Shaped Upper Arch
4. Crowding in Both Arches
5. Impacted Upper Left Permanent Cuspid and Retained Primary Tooth

Treatment:

1. Expander in the Upper Arch
2. Full Braces
3. Surgical Exposure of the Impacted Cuspid
4. Rubber Bands to bring the Impacted Cuspid Down and to Finalize the Bite

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Case II – Class III Mandibular Setback

Problems:

1. Lower Jaw is Protrusive Causing an Underbite
2. Crowding in Both Arches
3. Severe Wear on All the Teeth

Treatment:

1. Full Braces
2. Jaw Surgery to Bring Back the Lower Jaw into a Normal Position
3. Rubber bands to Finalize the Bite

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Case III – Class II Mandibular Advancement

Problems:

1. Retrusive Lower Jaw
2. Back Bite is Off a Full Tooth
3. Vertical Overbite Causing a “Gummy” Smile
4. Crowding in the Upper Arch
5. Lower Front tooth is mobile and has a Root Canal and Crown

Treatment:

1. Full Braces
2. Extract the Crowned Lower Incisor
3. Jaw Surgery to Bring the Lower Jaw Forward
4. Rubber Bands to Finalize the Bite

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Case IV – Adult Class III Mandibular Setback and Max Exp & Imp

Problems:

1. Lower Jaw is Protruded Forward
2. Back Bite is Off a Full Tooth
3. Underbite
4. Openbite
5. Constricted Upper Arch
6. Midlines Are Off Centered

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