ORTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF THALASSEMIA INTERMEDIA – A CASE REPORT

Abstract

clinically in the form of maxillary prognathism and mandibular retrognathism with steep mandibular plane angles. Case Description: This case report presents 9.5 yrs male patient with β Thalasssemia and clinically a developing Class II malocclusion with vertical maxillary excess causing a gummy and unpleasant smile. Orthodontic treatment aimed at restricting the growth of maxilla with use of headgear followed by correcting the dental malocclusion with the help of fixed orthodontic. 3M forsus resistance device was given for mandibular advancement and Class II correction Conclusions: Early intervention, proper diagnosis and ideal treatment strategy of the case helped achieving good occlusion for the patient and controlled the Class II growing tendency typically seen in thalassemia patients if not addressed at an early age.