Nanda R
Department of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Dent Clin North Am. 1997 Jan;41(1):67-87.
Deep overbite is one of the most common features of adult malocclusions. Treatment of deep overbites involves a careful diagnosis, treatment plan, and mechanics plan. Pure intrusion of upper or lower incisors alone or in combination with flaring and extrusion of posterior teeth are common methods to correct deep overbites. This article describes appliance systems and biomechanical considerations necessary for intrusion of incisors.
