Orthodontic Treatment in a Class I Bimaxillary Protrusion Malocclusion: Clinical and Cephalmomeric Results

Authors

  • Jagan Nath Sharma Ex Additional Professor & Head, Department of Orthodontics, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v1i1.9369

Keywords:

bimaxillary protrusion, dentofacial esthetics, fixed orthodontic treatment

Abstract

Esthetically pleasing face with harmonious soft tissue profile, stable occlusion and pleasant smile are important goals of orthodontic treatment. This case report along with the treatment results is of Class I bimaxillary protrusion malocclusion treated with fixed orthodontic appliance after extraction of all first premolars. The orthodontic treatment involving extraction of premolars brought about good esthetic changes in the face and dentition resulting into improvement in the soft tissue profile, occlusion and attainment of a more harmonious smile and dentofacial esthetics.

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Published

2011-11-01

How to Cite

Sharma, J. N. (2011). Orthodontic Treatment in a Class I Bimaxillary Protrusion Malocclusion: Clinical and Cephalmomeric Results. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 1(1), 56–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v1i1.9369

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Reports

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