Multiloop edgewise archwire in the treatment of a patient with an anterior open bite and a long face

作者：Ulema Ribeiro Gerson Luiz; Regis Saulo Jr; Alves da Cunha Tais de Morais; Sabatoski Marcos Adriano; Guariza Filho Odilon; Tanaka Orlando Motohiro^*

来源：American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2010, 138(1): 89-95.

DOI：10.1016/j.ajodo.2008.03.036

An adolescent girl with an Angle Class III malocclusion, excessive lower facial height, and anterior open bite sought nonsurgical treatment. She was treated with a multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW). In association with a chincup, MEAW mechanics allowed the successful correction of the anterior open bite and the molar relationship, without major alterations of the patient's profile. Combined orthodontic and surgical treatment should be considered for patients with skeletal anterior open-bite malocclusion. For patients who do not want surgery, however, MEAW treatment is an alternative that can have excellent results. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:89-95)

• 出版日期2010-7