Case Studies
Another Happy Patient With BEYOND Outcomes
Treated by Dr. Dhol
Clinical Diagnosis
Narrow palatal width, crowding, deep bite, underdeveloped nasomaxillary complex, and mandibular deficiency.
2-Phase Treatment Objectives
- Palatal expansion (fixed maxillary expander)
- Create space for permanent tooth eruption
- Retention with myofunctional practices, coaching, and exercises
- Alignment and leveling with light-force fixed appliances
- Broaden dentoalveolar arches
- Achieve ideal occlusion with intraoral elastics
2-Phase Treatment Outcomes
Optimized airway and palatal width development
Nasomaxillary development
Ideal Class I physiologic occlusion
Long-term stability through retention
Support for healthy nasal breathing, tongue position, and lip seal
Clinical Diagnosis
Narrow, high-vaulted palate, deficient lower jaw, deep overbite, and flared upper teeth.
Before Treatment
After Phase One
Final Outcome
Treatment Plan
2-Phase Treatment Objectives
- Palatal expansion
- Broaden dental arches
- Encourage full expression of lower jaw growth
- Retention with myofunctional exercises to support nasal breathing and optimal tongue posture
- Alignment and leveling of teeth
- Focus on detailing the smile and bite
2-Phase Treatment Outcomes
Increased palate width
Improved facial balance
Optimal Class I bite
Excellent smile aesthetics
The Beyond Braces Approach
This Patient Was Treated With The Beyond Braces Approach
Nasal airway obstruction, chronic mouth breathing, and myofunctional issues.
2005 — 2018
The Treatment Timeline
2005
Underlying Issues
Nasal airway obstruction, chronic mouth breathing, and myofunctional issues.
2007
Myofunctional Treatment
Address underlying airway issues, myofunctional therapy, and transition to nasal breathing.
2008
Orthodontic Treatment
Nasomaxillary development using maxillary transverse and AP expansion, improved mandibular anterior growth expression with a removable functional appliance, and dentoalveolar development using light-force fixed appliances.
2018
Long-Term Retention and Stability
Maintenance of the “Big 3”: nasal breathing, proper tongue position, and lip seal.
Long-Term Stability
Maintenance Of The “Big 3”
Nasal Breathing
Proper Tongue Position
