Correcting severe scissor bite in an adult

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2019 Jul;156(1):113-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.11.047.

Abstract

Scissor bite often remains unnoticed by patients although it can adversely affect facial symmetry, jaw growth, and mastication. This case report illustrates the efficacy of temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs) and a modified lingual arch in correcting severe scissor bite. A 28-year-old woman presented with severe scissor bite in the mandibular right posterior segment. To treat this condition, TSADs were used for maxillary posterior intrusion and a modified lingual arch for buccally uprighting mandibular posterior teeth. Long-term retention records demonstrate stable treatment results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Dental Occlusion*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class I / diagnostic imaging
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class I / surgery
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class I / therapy*
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / diagnostic imaging
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / surgery
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Maxilla / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Models, Dental
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / methods
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Orthodontic Appliances
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / instrumentation
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
  • Palatal Expansion Technique
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome