[Orthodontic correction of a Brodie syndrome case related to oral habits]

Odontostomatol Trop. 2015 Sep;38(151):13-20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Unilateral Brodie bite, called also Scissor bite, is a form of transversal malocclusion that often leads to minor facial asymmetry. The prevalence of this form of malocclusion is rare, especially met in mixed denture. We report a case of 11-year-old girl who presents unilateral scissor bite related to oral habits, with a skeletal class II. Modified activation by contraction of a bi-helix appliance was used to treat the unilateral scissor bite occlusion, before approaching the correction of the sagittal relationship.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Activator Appliances*
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Child
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy
  • Facial Asymmetry / therapy
  • Female
  • Fingersucking / therapy
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Retrognathia / therapy
  • Tongue Habits / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome