INTRODUCTION:
Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular dystrophy patient with unilateral open bite.
METHODS:
To correct patient's malocclusion, general anesthesia and orthognathic surgery were not considered as an option. Conventional orthodontic treatment with intermaxillary elastics and muscular functional therapy were employed instead.
RESULTS:
After 36 months, open bite was corrected. The case remains stable after a 5-year post-treatment retention period.
Muscular dystrophies; Corrective Orthodontics; Open bite