Deep Bite Correction Using Auxiliary Intrusion Cantilevers With Initial Archwires in Adolescents

Deep Bite Correction Using Auxiliary Intrusion Cantilevers With Initial Archwires in Adolescents

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of auxiliary intrusion cantilevers used with resilient archwires during the leveling and alignment phase in intruding lower incisors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Permanent dentition present except for third molars
• No history of previous orthodontic treatment.
• Class I or II malocclusion with minimal or no lower anterior crowding (<3 mm)
• Excessive overbite (>3 mm).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Syndromic patients as well as individuals with skeletal asymmetry
• Endodontically treated or periodontally involved loweranterior teeth.
• Need for tooth extraction in the lower arch.
• Agenesis (except for third molars)
• Any kind of tooth/root shape anomaly