Class II Division 2 subdivision left malocclusion associated with anterior deep overbite in an adult patient with temporomandibular disorder

Ivan Toshio MARUO

The orthodontic treatment of patients with chief complaint of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) presents doubtful prognosis, due to the poor correlation between malocclusions and TMDs. The present case report describes the treatment of an adult patient with Angle Class II Division 2 subdivision left malocclusion associated with anterior deep overbite and TMD. This case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO), as part of the requirements to obtain the title of BBO Diplomate.

Keywords: Malocclusion, Angle Class II. Deep overbite. Temporomandibular joint disorders.

How to cite: Maruo IT. Class II Division 2 subdivision left malocclusion associated with anterior deep overbite in an adult patient with temporomandibular disorder. Dental Press J Orthod. 2017 July-Aug;22(4):102-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.22.4.102-112.bbo

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