Case I – Early Treatment/Underbite
Problems:
- Bilateral Posterior Crossbite
- Lower Midline is shifted to the left
- Underbite due to a Protrusive Lower Jaw
- Openbite due to a Tongue Thrust
Treatment:
- Expander to correct the crossbite
- Protraction Facemask to correct Underbite
- Braces upper and lower front teeth
- Rubber bands to close the openbite
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Case II – Class II Phase I & II Expansion and Herbst
Problems:
- Back bite is off a full tooth due to a deficient lower jaw
- Narrow V-Shaped Upper Arch
- Vertical Overbite
- Horizontal Overbite
Treatment:
Phase I
- Expander in the Upper Arch
- Herbst Appliance to correct the Overbite and deficient Lower Jaw
- Braces on the Upper & Lower Front teeth
Phase II
- Full Braces
- Rubber bands to Finalize the bite
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Case III – Phase I & II Expansion
Problems:
- Constricted Upper and Lower Arches
- Crowding in the Upper and Lower Arches
Treatment:
Phase I
- Expanders in Both the upper and lower arches
- Braces on the upper and lower front teeth
- Rubber bands
Phase II
- Full braces and rubber bands
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