scholarly journals Multiloop edgewise archwire treatment for a patient with a severe anterior open bite and amelogenesis imperfecta

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed I. Masoud ◽  
T. Peter Tsay
Keyword(s):  
Open Bite ◽  
Amelogenesis Imperfecta ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Plane Angle ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Mandibular Plane Angle

ABSTRACT Amelogenesis imperfecta is a rare hereditary disorder that affects dental enamel and is often associated with an anterior open bite. Orthodontic treatment of a 16-year-old female patient with hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta and a 9-mm anterior open bite was presented. Radiographic examination revealed a steep mandibular plane angle, an increased lower face height, a Class II skeletal pattern, and a convex profile. Additionally, the patient had stainless steel crowns on all upper and lower posterior teeth and composite veneers on the upper anterior teeth. The patient was treated nonsurgically using a multiloop edgewise archwire (MEAW). MEAW mechanics allowed for successful correction of the anterior open bite, with significant reduction in the mandibular plane angle and improvement in the patient's profile. No fixed retainers were used, results remained stable 78 months after removal of orthodontic appliances. MEAW mechanics should be considered for patients with large anterior open bites, although this technique requires excellent patient compliance.

scholarly journals Noninvasive and Multidisciplinary Approach to the Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation of Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Pediatric Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Feltrin de Souza ◽  
Camila Maria Bullio Fragelli ◽  
Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal ◽  
Edson Alves Campos ◽  
Leonardo Fernandes Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Composite Resin ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Amelogenesis Imperfecta ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth

Case Report. An 8-year-old girl with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) reported unsatisfactory aesthetics, difficulty in mastication, and dental hypersensitivity. The intraoral examination observed mixed dentition, malocclusion in anteroposterior relationships, anterior open bite, and dental asymmetry. A hypoplastic form of AI was diagnosed in the permanent dentition. A multidisciplinary planning was performed and divided into preventive, orthopedic, and rehabilitation stages. Initially, preventive treatment was implemented, with fluoride varnish applications, in order to protect the fragile enamel and reduce the dental sensitivity. In the second stage, the patient received an interceptive orthopedic treatment to improve cross-relationship of the arches during six months. Finally, the rehabilitation treatment was executed to establish the vertical dimension. In the posterior teeth, indirect composite resin crowns were performed with minimally invasive dental preparation. Direct composite resin restorations were used to improve the appearance of anterior teeth.Follow-Up. The follow-up was carried out after 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. After 18 months of follow-up, The restoration of integrity, oral hygiene, and patient satisfaction were observed .Conclusion. Successful reduction of the dental hypersensitivity and improvement of the aesthetic and functional aspects as well as quality of life were observed.

scholarly journals Relationships between the root-crown ratio and the loss of occlusal contact and high mandibular plane angle in patients with open bite

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawako Uehara ◽  
Aya Maeda ◽  
Hiroshi Tomonari ◽  
Shouichi Miyawaki
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Plane Angle ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Occlusal Contact ◽  
Clinically Normal ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Mandibular Plane Angle

Abstract Objective: To determine the root-crown (R/C) ratio and dental root length of teeth in patients with open bite and seek any relationships with occlusal contact (OC) and the mandibular plane (Mp) angle. Materials and Methods: Thirty-one patients with open bite with negative overbite of at least four anterior teeth and 31 control patients with clinically normal overjet and overbite were enrolled. R/C ratios, dental root length, OC, and Mp angle were measured using panoramic radiographs, dental casts, and cephalograms, respectively. Mean differences between the groups, and variations between the R/C ratio or root length and Mp angle in patients with open bite were statistically analyzed. Results: R/C and OC ratios from the incisors to premolars were significantly lower for patients with open bite than for controls, and some teeth had short dental roots. Relationships between low R/C ratio or root length and high Mp angle were significant in patients with open bite. Conclusion: Patients with open bite, especially those with a high Mp angle, have an unfavorable R/C ratio and short dental roots in some teeth, which may be related to the loss of OC.

scholarly journals Cephalometric comparison of adult anterior open bite treatment using clear aligners and fixed appliances

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bella Shen Garnett ◽  
Kimberly Mahood ◽  
Mai Nguyen ◽  
Aliaa Al-Khateeb ◽  
Siqi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Dimension ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Plane Angle ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
Clear Aligner ◽  
Cephalometric Measurements ◽  
Mandibular Plane Angle

ABSTRACT Objectives: To compare fixed appliances and clear aligner therapy in correcting anterior open bite and in controlling the vertical dimension in adult patients with hyperdivergent skeletal patterns. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, two treatment groups of adult (≥18 years old) hyperdivergent patients (mandibular plane angles of ≥38°) with anterior open bites were included: 17 fixed appliance patients and 36 clear aligner patients. Thirteen cephalometric measurements representing the vertical dimension were reported for each group. A two-sample t-test was used to assess differences in changes in mandibular plane angle and overbite between the two treatment groups. Results: There were no statistical differences found in the magnitude of overbite correction and the changes in any of the cephalometric measurements for vertical control. The clear aligner group showed a slightly greater amount of lower incisor extrusion (P = .009). The main mechanism of open bite correction was similar between the two treatment groups and was accomplished through retroclination of the upper and lower incisors while maintaining the vertical position of the upper and lower molars. Conclusions: Cephalometric comparison of anterior open bite correction and changes in the mandibular plane angle associated with use of clear aligners and fixed appliances did not demonstrate statistically significant differences in adult hyperdivergent patients.

scholarly journals Correction of open bite with temporary anchorage device-supported intrusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 246-251
Author(s):  
Joy Chang ◽  
Shivam Mehta ◽  
Po-Jung Chen ◽  
Madhur Upadhyay ◽  
Sumit Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Transverse Dimension ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Molar Intrusion ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Temporary Anchorage Device ◽  
Transpalatal Arch

This case report describes the use of temporary anchorage device (TAD)-supported molar intrusion to correct anterior open bite and achieve overjet correction. A 13-year-old female presented with a Class II skeletal profile, with increased overjet and anterior open bite. She was treated with a combination of intrusion of the posterior teeth and extrusion of anterior teeth. The intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth was done with a palatal TAD and a transpalatal arch on the upper first molars to control the transverse dimension. The patient’s mandibular plane angle was maintained with this treatment approach.

scholarly journals Inconsistencies in the Differential Diagnosis of Open Bite

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuleyha Mirzen Arat ◽  
Mehmet Okan Akcam ◽  
Elçin Esenlik ◽  
F. Emel Arat
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Growth Period ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Plane Angle ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Visual Judgment ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Methods Of Evaluation ◽  
Mandibular Plane Angle

Abstract Objective: To examine inconsistencies in the differential diagnosis of open bite. Materials and Methods: Using visual judgments, a total of 77 anterior open-bite cases in the postpubertal growth period were grouped as either morphogenetic, functional, or combination. The same sample was also grouped as either hyperdivergent, normodivergent, or hypodivergent using mandibular-plane angle and conventional cephalometry. Kappa analysis was used to test the agreement between the 2 methods of evaluation, and χ2 tests were used to analyze the distribution of cephalometrically grouped hyperdivergent, normodivergent, and hypodivergent cases among the visually assessed morphogenetic, functional and combination groups and vice versa. A κ score of 0.343 indicated a weak agreement between visual judgment and cephalometric methods of evaluation (P < .001). Results: Despite the expectation that cases evaluated as hyperdivergent using cephalometry would be visually evaluated as morphogenetic, more than half of the cases assessed as hyperdivergent were in fact classified as functional. Conclusions: These findings highlight the inadequacy of relying solely on cephalometric evaluation to classify open bite.

scholarly journals Microscrew Anchorage in Skeletal Anterior Open-bite Treatment

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlei Xun ◽  
Xianglong Zeng ◽  
Xing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Miniscrew Implants ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Patient Cooperation ◽  
Skeletal Pattern ◽  
Skeletal Open Bite

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of miniscrew anchorage for intrusion of the posterior dentoalveolar region to correct skeletal open bite. Materials and Methods: The study was comprised of 12 patients (aged 14.3 to 27.2 years; mean 18.7 years) with anterior open bites. All the patients presented a Class II skeletal pattern and excessive posterior growth. Self-drilling miniscrew implants were inserted into the posterior midpalatal area and the buccal alveolar bone between the lower molars. A transpalatal and a lingual arch were used to maintain the molars on each side in order to avoid overrotation during intrusion. A force of 150 g was applied to the microscrews on each side to intrude the posterior teeth. Lateral cephalograms of all 12 patients were taken preintrusion and immediately after completion of the intrusion. The cephalometric films were measured and compared. Results: The results showed that the anterior open bites in 12 patients were all corrected in a mean of 6.8 months. Overbite increased by a mean of 4.2 mm (P < .001), from −2.2 mm in preintrusion to 2.0 mm in postintrusion. The maxillary and mandibular first molars were intruded for an average of 1.8 mm (P < .001) and 1.2 mm (P < .001), respectively. The mandibular plane angle was reduced by 2.3° (P < .001), which led to a counterclockwise rotation of the mandible with a significant decrease in the anterior facial heights (mean of 1.8 mm; P < .001). Conclusion: Miniscrew anchorage has the advantages of being a simpler procedure, being minimally invasive, and requiring minimal patient cooperation.

scholarly journals Dental and skeletal components of Class II open bite treatment with a modified Thurow appliance

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helder Baldi Jacob ◽  
Ary dos Santos-Pinto ◽  
Peter H. Buschang
Keyword(s):  
Class Ii ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State University ◽  
Plane Angle ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Skeletal Changes ◽  
Mandibular Plane ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
Experimental Group

INTRODUCTION: Due to the lack of studies that distinguish between dentoalveolar and basal changes caused by the Thurow appliance, this clinical study, carried out by the School of Dentistry - State University of São Paulo/Araraquara, aimed at assessing the dental and skeletal changes induced by modified Thurow appliance. METHODS: The sample included an experimental group comprising 13 subjects aged between 7 and 10 years old, with Class II malocclusion and anterior open bite, and a control group comprising 22 subjects similar in age, sex and mandibular plane angle. Maxillary/mandibular, horizontal/vertical, dental/skeletal movements (ANS, PNS, U1, U6, Co, Go, Pog, L1, L6) were assessed, based on 14 landmarks, 8 angles (S-N-ANS, SNA, PPA, S-N-Pog, SNB, MPA, PP/MPA, ANB) and 3 linear measures (N-Me, ANS-Me, S-Go). RESULTS: Treatment caused significantly greater angle decrease between the palatal and the mandibular plane of the experimental group, primarily due to an increase in the palatal plane angle. ANB, SNA and S-N-ANS angles significantly decreased more in patients from the experimental group. PNS was superiorly remodeled. Lower face height (ANS-Me) decreased in the experimental group and increased in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The modified Thurow appliance controlled vertical and horizontal displacements of the maxilla, rotated the maxilla and improved open bite malocclusion, decreasing lower facial height.

scholarly journals Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Chronic Mouth Breathing and Tongue Thrusting

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satheesh B. Haralur ◽  
Ali Saad Al-Qahtani
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Mouth Breathing ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Nasal Breathing ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Guidance ◽  
Patient Will

The loss of anterior teeth has serious functional, esthetic disabilities, in addition to compromising the patients' quality of life. Various etiologies can be attributed to the anterior tooth loss, including trauma, caries, and periodontal diseases. The chronic mouth breathing due to nasal adenoids is known to enhance the gingival and periodontal diseases. The dental literature proves the association of nasal breathing, tongue thrusting, and anterior open bite. Arch shape and tooth position are primarily determined by the equilibrium of the forces from tongue and perioral musculature. Increased force from tongue musculature in the tongue thrusting patient leads to flaring of anterior teeth, making them susceptible for periodontal and traumatic tooth loss. Replacement of the anterior teeth in this patient will also help in restoration of anterior guidance, which is critical for the health of temporomandibular joint, posterior teeth, and musculature.

scholarly journals Diffuse gingival enlargement with stromal calcifications occurring in a background of amelogenesis imperfecta - An oral medicine case book

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 450-453
Author(s):  
Eric Heyl ◽  
Liam Robinson ◽  
Leande Kotze ◽  
Willie FP Van Heerden
Keyword(s):  
Open Bite ◽  
Amelogenesis Imperfecta ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Enamel Hypoplasia ◽  
Oral Medicine ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Gingival Enlargement ◽  
Gingival Fibromatosis ◽  
Clinical Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Maxilla And Mandible

A 12-year-old female patient presented with diffusely enlarged fibrous gingivae, enamel hypoplasia, an anterior open bite and impacted permanent maxillary canines (Figures 1-4). The patient's mother reported that the child had an unremarkable medical history and was currently not taking any medications. Radiographic examination showed features of amelogenesis imperfecta affecting all erupted teeth and the impacted permanent maxillary canines (Figure 4). The clinical differential diagnosis included hereditary gingival fibromatosis or diffuse peripheral odontogenic fibromas involving both the maxilla and mandible. Gin-givectomies from the anterior maxillary and mandibular regions were performed and submitted for histological assessment.

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