Examples of Orthodontic Treatment

Maxillary-Mandibular Dental Retrusion — Dental

This is an example of a dental malocclusion that may be treated by flaring the teeth forward to a normal angulation.  

Maxillary Dental Protrusion — Dental

This is an example of a dental malocclusion that may require the removal of teeth to create space for ideal correction.

Mandibular Retrognathism — Skeletal

The lower jawbone has not grown as far forward as the upper jawbone. This example of a Class II malocclusion demonstrates the need for early growth modification to encourage the lower jaw to grow or “catch up” with the upper jaw.  

Maxillary Dental Protrusion — Dental 
Mandibular Retrognathism — Skeletal

These Class II malocclusions are more difficult to treat due to the skeletal disharmony and may require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment for an ideal result. 

Mandibular Dental Protrusion — Dental

The lower teeth are too far in front of the upper teeth. This malocclusion is treated with orthodontic procedures which may require the extraction of teeth due to the dental protrusion.

Mandibular Prognathism — Skeletal

The lower jaw bone has outgrown the upper jaw. This malocclusion is more difficult to treat due to the skeletal disharmony and may require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with orthodontic treatment for an ideal result.