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Gaceta Médica Espirituana

On-line version ISSN 1608-8921

Abstract

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.

Keywords : Bass Neville, mandibular retrognathism; activator appliances; orthodontic appliances; malocclusion; orthodontics.

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