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Innovative Technique for Correction of Open Bite - A Case Report.
R Siddhartha1, Shetty Suhani Sudhakar2, Kripal Rai3
1Department of Orthodontics, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|May 30, 2023
Summary
This study presents a modified, simpler, and more hygienic method for correcting anterior open bite malocclusion in adults. The innovative technique achieves results comparable to existing methods with reduced chair time and patient discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Anterior open bite malocclusion presents diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- Correction in adults typically involves anterior extrusion or posterior intrusion.
Observation:
- A case report details an innovative modification of Kim's multiloop edgewise archwire method for posterior intrusion.
- This modified approach is designed to be simpler and less time-consuming.
Findings:
- The modified method is hygienic and causes less soft tissue irritation.
- The bite-closing mechanism and treatment outcomes are comparable to the original Kim's method.
Implications:
- This technique offers a potentially more efficient and comfortable treatment option for adult anterior open bite.
- Further investigation may validate this simpler approach for routine clinical use.
