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Published on: January 28, 2020
Closure of anterior open bites with mandibular surgery: advantages and disadvantages of this approach
Joseph E Van Sickels1, Aaron Wallender
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chandler Medical Center, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, D-508, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. vansick@email.uky.edu
Introduction:
While closure of an anterior open bite with a mandibular procedure may predispose a surgical case to instability, there are instances where this type of treatment planning is indicated.
Methods And Materials:
In this paper, the authors review the advantages and disadvantages of this approach and present three cases with varying degrees of success. Additionally, treatment strategies are presented for managing large advancements of the maxilla and mandible.
Results And Summary:
Counterclockwise rotation of the mandible is a valuable tool that can be used in the treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities.
