Diagnosis: Class III malocllusion associated with deep bite and generalized spacing

• According to british standards institute classification :

 Class III- The lower incisor edges lie anterior to the cingulum plateau of the upper incisors. The
overjet is reduced or reversed.

 Deep bite or deep overbite is defined as excessive vertical overlapping of the mandibular
incisors by the maxillary incisors in centric occlusion.
 Normally, the incisal edges of the lower teeth should contact slightly at or above the cingulum of
the upper teeth, which is approximately 1-3 mm overbite.
 Due to differences in the crown lengths of the incisors, normal overbite is about 30% or one
third of the clinical crown height of the mandibular incisors
 Localized spacing may be due to hypodontia; or loss of a tooth as a result of trauma; or because
extraction was indicated because of displacement, morphology, or pathology.
 Generalized spacing is rare and is due to either hypodontia or small teeth in well-developed
arches
 Orthodontic management of generalized spacing is frequently difficult as there is usually a
tendency for the spaces to reopen unless permanently retained