Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up

• Main Authors: Juan Fernando Aristizabal, Rosana Martínez Smit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dental Press Editora 2014-12-01
• Series: Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
• Subjects: Distrofias musculares; Ortodontia corretiva; Mordida aberta
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512014000600037&lng=en&tlng=en

INTRODUCTION: Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular dystrophy patient with unilateral open bite.METHODS: To correct patient's malocclusion, general anesthesia and orthognathic surgery were not considered as an option. Conventional orthodontic treatment with intermaxillary elastics and muscular functional therapy were employed instead.RESULTS: After 36 months, open bite was corrected. The case remains stable after a 5-year post-treatment retention period.