Author: Dr Shaun Goh
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Description
Bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion
“Bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion is where teeth in both jaws are protrusive and is accompanied by lip incompetence or lip strain.”
– Proffit et al. 2015
Treatment Indications & Timings
Clinical Assessment & Presentations
Extra-oral Features
Protrusive facial and lips pattern
Radiographic appearances
Intra-oral Features
Proclined incisors
Flat smile arc
Thin alveolar ridge
Diagnosis & Considerations
Diagnosis
- Diagnostic criteria
- Incisor proclination
- Dental or skeletal patterns
Clinical Considerations
- The aetiology
- High relapse risk
- Correction of bimaxillary protrusion
- Limitations of treatment
Treatment Options
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➤ Comprehensive orthodontics
➤ Surgically-assisted orthopaedics
Associated Problems
Open bite | Posterior crossbites | Crowding | Spacing
