This article gives an account of the aetiology, diagnosis and contemporary treatment methods for the correction of anterior deep overbite, highlighting the appropriate methods depending on the type of malocclusion with which a patient may present.
Clinical relevance: Correct diagnosis and treatment planning skills are important in the correction of anterior deep overbite. Up-to-date knowledge in this field is of relevance to orthodontists, prosthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons.