CASE REPORT
Orthodontic Treatment Timing and Modalities in Anterior Open Bite: Case Series Study
Wisam Al Hamadi1, *, Fayez Saleh2, Mohamad Kaddouha3
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
First Page: 581
Last Page: 594
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-11-581
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601711010581
Article History:
Received Date: 21/06/2017Revision Received Date: 16/08/2017
Acceptance Date: 18/10/2017
Electronic publication date: 16/11/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to present early and adult cases of anterior open bite that were treated efficiently using different treatment approaches and mechanics.
Materials and Methods:
Five patients of different age groups (from 7 to 27 years), suffering from a clear Anterior open bite deformity, were properly diagnosed and relevant treatment modality for each was selected.
Results:
Positive overbite was efficiently achieved for all patients.
Conclusion:
Patient compliance is a key factor in using removable habit breakers. However, fixed palatal crib gave the same results but in shorter time. Anterior open bite of skeletal components should be thoroughly evaluated before selecting camouflage or orthognathic surgery treatment modality.