Surgical Correction of Brodie Bite in Adults: A Novel Surgical Splint.

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of telescopic bite is a rare occurrence. Brodie bite malocclusions manifest with severe skeletal and dental transverse, sagittal and vertical problems.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A patient presenting with a telescopic bite and mandibular retrognathism was treated by orthognathic approach. A unique surgical splint was used as an aid in performing the maxillary constriction and segmental osteotomy.

CONCLUSION: The telescopic bite was corrected successfully and occlusal rehabilitation was achieved.