Correction of Deep Bite

Optimal correction of deep bite requires proper diagnosis, individualized treatment planning and efficient execution of treatment mechanics. The correction of deep bite is one of the primary objectives of orthodontic treatment. Deep bite has been considered as one of the most common malocclusions and the most difficult to treat successfully. The amount of vertical overlap often varies excessively and is one of the most common and early manifestations of malocclusion. The common definition of overbite was developed by Strang who defined it as "the overlapping of the upper anterior teeth over the lowers in the vertical plane."