Improvements of facial profile and smile aesthetic using temporary anchorage devices and botulinum toxin: a case report.

ABSTRACT: The severe gummy smile and a skeletal class II profile pose challenges in treatment. This case report outlines an effective alternative for addressing these problems in a patient with skeletal class II division 2, class II molar relationship, retroclination of upper incisors, and lip protrusion. Treatment objectives included normalizing the overjet and overbite, improving the gummy smile, and establishing a satisfactory occlusion. A three-dimensional simulation was performed to consult with the patient, assess possible results, and predict treatment biomechanics. The treatment involved the use of two zygomatic and one inter-radicular temporary anchorage devices, along with botulinum toxin. After the 2-year follow-up, a satisfactory dental occlusion, aesthetic improvement, and adequate func

SUBMITTER: Viet H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11540489 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature