Abstract
Esthetically pleasing face with harmonious soft tissue profile, stable occlusion and pleasant smile are important goals of orthodontic treatment. This case report along with the treatment results is of Class I bimaxillary protrusion malocclusion treated with fixed orthodontic appliance after extraction of all first premolars. The orthodontic treatment involving extraction of premolars brought about good esthetic changes in the face and dentition resulting into improvement in the soft tissue profile, occlusion and attainment of a more harmonious smile and dentofacial esthetics.
Highlights
The art and science of facial esthetics has intrigued mankind since the time of Egyptian culture, 5000 years back
Edward Angle[1] was one of the first to quote about facial esthetics and importance of soft tissues in terms of balance, harmony, beauty and ugliness in orthodontic literature
Upper incisors retracted by 14mm and upper lip retracted by 4mm
Summary
The art and science of facial esthetics has intrigued mankind since the time of Egyptian culture, 5000 years back. Edward Angle[1] was one of the first to quote about facial esthetics and importance of soft tissues in terms of balance, harmony, beauty and ugliness in orthodontic literature. I am reporting this case to make the readers known that orthodontic treatment of severe malocclusions due to dentoalveolar protrusion corrects the facial appearance and the self confidence of the patient, the quality of personal and social life can be improved dramatically.
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