Before: This teenage patient presented with a posterior open bite, a condition where the back teeth do not touch when biting down, along with a lingually ectopic lower canine, meaning it was erupting out of its normal alignment toward the tongue.
After: Following a 24-month comprehensive treatment plan utilizing traditional metal braces and targeted posterior box elastics, we successfully guided the canine into proper position and closed the posterior bite for a fully functional and healthy smile.
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