This case-based clinical text is an exhaustive review of orthodontic problems in the vertical dimension, with evidence-based guidelines for successful diagnosis and treatment. A total of 21 cases address dental deep bites, skeletal deep bites, dental open bites, skeletal open bites, and posterior open bites. Each case includes pretreatment, interim, and posttreatment orthodontic records, as well as references to provide a solid evidence base for decision making. Written with a clinical focus, Orthodontics in the Vertical Dimension is ideal for the practicing orthodontist and makes an excellent resource for residents in pursuit of board certification.
Key Features
Detailed case-based scenarios for treatment of the spectrum of open bites and deep bites
Cases presented in question and answer format to encourage thought
2500 clinical photographs and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Preface vi
1 Foundations 1
The Spectrum of Vertical 1
Growth Foundations 24
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Principles 31
2 Dental Deep Bites 66
Introduction 66
Case Andrew: Class II division 2 adolescent 91
Case Emma: Class II division 2 impacted canines missing premolar adolescent 125
3 Skeletal Deep Bites 143
Introduction 143
Case Adam: Class II division 1 adolescent 169
Case Valerie: Class II division 1 dental asymmetry adolescent 182
Case Shawn: Class III nearly complete lingual cross bite late adolescent 202
Case Megan: Class II division 2 left posterior cross bite maxillary / mandibular cants adult 217
Case Connie: Class II division 2 severe anterior attrition adult 240
4 Dental Anterior Open Bites 263
Introduction 263
Case Sasha: Class II division 1 subdivision right ADD with reduction and crepitus small maxillary
lateral incisors adult 276
Case Derrick: Class III anterior and posterior cross bite adolescent 283
Case Steven: Class II division 1 minimal posterior overjet adolescent 297
5 Skeletal Anterior Open Bites 309
Introduction 309
Case Emma: Class II division 1 anterior cross bite moderate to severe anterior crowding child 336
Case Rachael: Class II division 1 enlarged adenoids child 354
Case Kaylee: Class III left posterior cross bite late adolescent 371
Case Greg: Class II division 1 bilateral posterior cross bite multiple missing teeth adult 385
Case Ashley: Class II division 1 subdivision left anterior cross bite adult 409
Case Alyson: Class II division 1 right posterior cross bite mild adenoidal hypertrophy adult 429
6 Posterior Open Bites 457
Introduction 457
Case Mark: Class I child 472
Case George: Class II division 2 subdivision right sleep apnea adult 484
Case Kreslyn: Class III right Class II left bilateral posterior cross bite adult 495
Appendix 512
Cephalometrics Primer 512
Iowa AP Classification Primer 522
Tables for Reference 526
Abbreviations 527
Appendix References 528
Index 529