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Published on: August 16, 2019
[Are you afraid of open bite?]
O Yitschaky1, M Yitschaky, M Friedman
1Dept. of Orthodontics, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Abstract:
Treatment of open bite malocclusion is a challenge for both the orthodontist and the patient. The key to successful treatment are careful evaluation, that leads to correct diagnosis and treatment plan, as well as meticulous cooperation on behalf of the patient. There are many treatment options starting with follow up and orofacial myofunctional therapy, and concluding with orthosurgical correction. The tendency to relapse and reopening the bite must be emphasized to the patient before initiation of the orthodontic treatment. It is highly recommended in indicated cases to include orofacial myofunctional therapy in combination with the orthodontic treatment. New modalities of treatment give great promise for the future, and enable us to intrude posterior teeth using skeletal anchorage. However, it is still unknown whether these new treatment modalities will give better stability for open bite correction.
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