An insight on management of open bite

2021, Vol. 3, Issue 2

An insight on management of open bite

authors
Renilda Berylswan, Soumya Venkateswaran, Akshatha Rai A, Gautham Hegde

abstract
Open bite is one of the most common malocclusion and is most difficult to treat. It is seen when there is lack of overlap between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. It can be either Anterior open bite or Posterior open bite. General etiological factors considered to be associated with open-bite are vertical growth deficiencies, disproportionate muscle growth or aberrant muscle function, Thumb and finger-sucking habits. It can be skeletal or dental in origin. The prevalence of anterior open bite ranges from 1.5% to 11% and varies between ethnic groups and by age and dentition. Diagnosis can be done clinically and cephalometrically. Successful treatment can be achieved by addressing its underlying components. Proper retention plan should be planned as the relapse rate is high in these cases. The treatment should be planned accordingly in deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition. In this article we have discussed about various treatment modalities to treat the open bite.

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How to cite this article:

Renilda Berylswan, Soumya Venkateswaran, Akshatha Rai A, Gautham Hegde. An insight on management of open bite. International Journal of Dental Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 08-14