A combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery approach to the treatment of extreme deep overbite in an adult.

This report describes a combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery approach to the treatment of extreme deep overbite in an adult male. An aesthetically pleasing and stable result was achieved without extensive restorative or prosthetic treatment and their inevitable sequelae. The functioning occlusion exhibited bilateral canine rise and an absence of non-working side interferences on lateral excursion. Incisal guidance with disclusion of posterior occlusal surfaces occurred on protrusive function.