Author: Dr Shaun Goh
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Description
Deep bite
“There is excessive vertical overlap (> 2mm) of the upper and lower incisor crowns when in occlusion.”
– Cobourne and DiBiase 2010
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Treatment Indications & Timings
Clinical Assessment & Presentations
Extra-oral Features
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Brachyfacial appearance
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Radiographic features
Intra-oral Features
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Clinical appearance
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Deep curve of Spee
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Trauma to palatal mucosa
Diagnosis & Considerations
Diagnosis
- Dental deep bite
- Skeletal deep bite
- Aetiology of the deep bite
Clinical Considerations
- Treat the aetiology
Treatment Options
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➤ Early treatment / Growth modification
➤ Orthopaedics and orthodontics
➤ Comprehensive orthodontics
➤ Orthognathic surgery and orthodontics
➤ Other treatment options
Associated Problems
Class II | Class III | Crowding