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Gaceta Médica Espirituana
versão On-line ISSN 1608-8921
Resumo
LUIS ACOSTA, Ana Cecilia et al. Using of Neville Bass in the treatment of mandibular retrognathism. Case report. Gac Méd Espirit [online]. 2018, vol.20, n.3, pp. 128-135. ISSN 1608-8921.
Background:
The use of retentive upper acrylic plates and extension of lingual elements for the treatment of mandibular retrognathism is a novel option in Cuba.
Objective:
To illustrate the result in a patient with mandibular retrognathism treated with the Neville Bass device.
Case Report:
A 9 year-old, half blood, female patient, with neuromuscular dysfunction, having poor intermaxillary relationship, caused by mandibular retrognathism, the patient was treated with the Neville Bass device.
Conclusions:
The treatment using the Neville Bass device allowed obtaining a correct relation of their bone bases.
Palavras-chave : Bass Neville, mandibular retrognathism; activator appliances; orthodontic appliances; malocclusion; orthodontics.