Aetiology and treatment of anterior open bite.

P F, McSherry

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Journal of the Irish Dental Association

Article . 1997

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Aetiology and treatment of anterior open bite.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 08 Aug 1997 English Journal:Journal of the Irish Dental Association, volume 42 (issn: 0021-1133,

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Authors: P F, McSherry;

pmid: 9242108

Aetiology and treatment of anterior open bite.

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Abstract

AOB can be acquired or skeletal in nature. Treatment of skeletal open bites can be difficult, especially with fixed appliances. Magnetic biteblocks have recently gained popularity. Surgery may be necessary in the patient with a severe skeletal discrepancies and usually involves differential maxillary impaction.

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University of London
United Kingdom

Keywords

Male, Adolescent, Cephalometry, Tongue Habits, Vertical Dimension, Orthodontics, Corrective, Child, Preschool, Radiography, Panoramic, Humans, Female, Fingersucking, Child, Maxillofacial Development, Malocclusion

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