Combined Surgical And Orthodontic Approach In The Management Of Open Bite Malocclusion: A Case Report

Open bite is an anomaly in vertical dimension which occurs due to complex etiological factors and poses aesthetic and functional consequences. Once the malocclusion has been addressed we tend to ignore the deficit of lower third of face which can be managed cosmetically by genioplasty than opting for entire jaw repositioning. The present case report describes the use of palatal crib to intercept tongue thrusting habit in a growing patient with conventional orthodontics and genioplasty which serves as a valuable adjunct in orthodontic treatment. At the end of the treatment, patient had class I molar and canine occlusion with normal overbite, overjet and improved facial esthetics.