Vertical segmental anterior mandibular distraction to aid closure of a severe anterior open bite associated with an accentuated reverse curve of Spee.
Peter V FowlerJennifer HaworthLeon SteenbergPublished in: Journal of orthodontics (2021)
This case report illustrates the successful use of segmental anterior mandibular vertical distraction followed by conventional Le Fort I posterior impaction surgery to correct a severe anterior open bite associated with an accentuated reverse curve of Spee and high maxillary-mandibular plane angle.