Orthodontic treatment modalities for the openbites

Authors :

• Duangkamon Attavivan
• Vachara Phetcharakupt

Abstract :

The purpose of this article is to consolidate studies on orthodontic treatment modalities for the openbites, including growth modification with a wide variety of appliaces such as highpull headgear, maxillary splint, bite block, functional appliance and vertical chincap. Moreover, the techniques corporated with fixed appliances such as MEAW and skeletal anchorage system to intrude the molars are also be stated. The factors contributed to stability have been clarified along with recommendations to achieve better stability.

(CU Dent J. 2004;27:247-256)

Keywords :
anchorage; growth; MEAW; openbites; stability