Treatment of bilateral Brodie bite in a periodontally compromised patient using distraction osteogenesis

The aim of the present article was to describe treatment of a bilateral Brodie bite in a periodontally compromised adult patient. The treatment of choice was mandibular symphyseal distraction followed by mandibular advancement. The results obtained were satisfactory from the functional, periodontal, and esthetic points of view. On conclusion of treatment, good occlusal relationship was obtained, with normal over bite, over jet, and intercuspidation. The periodontium was shown to be better at the end of treatment due to removal of the occlusal traumas. It was concluded that by performing this work, osteogenic distraction of the symphysis was shown to be an important ally in the orthodontic clinic when there is presence of bilateral Brodie bite.