Deep Bite: Its Classification, Etiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis & Treatment Modalities - A Review Article

Abstract

Deep bite is one of the most common malocclusion seen in children

as well as in adults and is most difficult to treat successfully. Unfavourable

sequel of this malocclusion predisposes a patient to periodontal involvement,

functional problems,and temporomandibular joint disturbance. The correction

of deep bite is one of the primary objectives of orthodontic treatment. A

deep bite anteriorly could be caused by supraeruption of upper and/or

lower incisors or infraeruption of posterior teeth. This article will elaborate

classification, diagnosis, etiology, features, choice of treatment, treatment

modalities for deep bite correction.