ABSTRACT
This clinical case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an 8-year and 9-month old female patient with Angle Class I malocclusion, anterior crossbite and canine Class III relationship. Orthodontic treatment was carried out in two stages. The first one was orthopedic, while the second one included the use of a fixed appliance and the need for space gain for reshaping of maxillary lateral incisors. The two-stage treatment combined with multidisciplinary Restorative Cosmetic Dentistry allowed excellent esthetic and functional outcomes to be achieved. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) as a requirement for the title of certified by the BBO.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT This clinical case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an 8-year and 9-month old female patient with Angle Class I malocclusion, anterior crossbite and canine Class III relationship. Orthodontic treatment was carried out in two stages. The first one was orthopedic, while the second one included the use of a fixed appliance and the need for space gain for reshaping of maxillary lateral incisors. The two-stage treatment combined with multidisciplinary Restorative Cosmetic Dentistry allowed excellent esthetic and functional outcomes to be achieved. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) as a requirement for the title of certified by the BBO.
RESUMO O presente caso clínico relata o tratamento ortodôntico de uma paciente com oito anos e nove meses de idade, portadora de má oclusão de Classe I de Angle, com mordida cruzada anterior e relação de classe III entre os caninos. O tratamento ortodôntico foi realizado em duas etapas, sendo a primeira ortopédica e a segunda constando de aparatologia fixa, havendo necessidade de ganho de espaço para reanatomização dos incisivos laterais superiores. O tratamento em duas etapas, aliado à multidisciplinariedade com a Dentística Restauradora, permitiu a obtenção de excelente resultado final estético e funcional. O presente caso clínico foi apresentado à Diretoria do Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO) como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO.