Orthodontic Camouflage

Today’s culture has an increased awareness and concern regarding facial aesthetics. Orthodontic patients their parents and practitioners are concerned with the effect of treatment on facial form and facial harmony. Whatever the treatment the bottom line is optimum aesthetics and stability of results of treatment outcome. The success of camouflage treatment approach depends on the severity of underlying sagittal discrepancy. Therefore the clinician should assess the case carefully for camouflage approach for the underlying skeletal discrepancy to plan treatment mechanics and strike a balance between occlusal and facial aesthetic goals.