# Zygomatic Screws for Severe Open Bite Closure in a Young Friedreich′s Ataxia Patient: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a unique orthodontic treatment for a young patient with Friedreich's ataxia and a severe open bite.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel orthodontic approach using skeletal anchorage mechanics in a rare patient condition.

## Key findings

- Skeletal anchorage mechanics were used to manage a severe anterior open bite in a Friedreich's ataxia patient.
- The treatment focused on posterior teeth intrusion to address orthodontic challenges caused by the patient's condition.

## Abstract

Friedreich′s ataxia is an inherited disease affecting the nervous system and presents huge orthodontic challenges affecting the patient′s coordination and muscular function.

Based on the rarity of this condition, the aim of this case report is to describe an unusual orthodontic treatment employed to manage a severe open bite in a 14‐year‐old male patient suffering from Friedreich′s ataxia, by highlighting the clinical decisions and treatment outcomes.

Managing a severe anterior open bite in patients suffering from Friedreich′s ataxia by skeletal anchorage mechanics for posterior teeth intrusion is advantageous considering their health condition.