The Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Anterior Open Bite

From Volume 30, Issue 5, June 2003 | Pages 235-241

Authors

Daniel Burford

BDS, MSc, MOrth, FDS(Orth) RCS

Senior Specialist Registrar (FTTA), Eastman Dental Hospital, London and Kingston Hospital

Articles by Daniel Burford

Joe H. Noar

BDS, MSc, FDS MOrth RCS

Consultant Orthodontist, Eastman Dental Hospital, London and Watford Hospital.

Articles by Joe H. Noar

Abstract

Anterior open bite has multiple aetiologies, but can be broadly described as being dental or skeletal in origin. Accurate differentiation is essential in determining the appropriate treatment plan: dental open bites may close spontaneously in the growing patient and are generally amenable to orthodontic treatment, whereas skeletal open bites frequently worsen with growth and usually require a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. The incidence of post-treatment relapse is high, making these malocclusions a challenge to treat successfully.

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