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Orthodontic treatment of dental open bite: A case report
Hasan I1 BDS, Mahamud AMS2 BDS, Hossain MZ3 BDS, PhD
INTRODUCTION
Open bite is an occlusal characteristic where the upper and lower teeth are not in
contact and vertical overlap does not exist. Although this type of malocclusion can occur
unilaterally or bilaterally in the buccal segments, it is mostly seen in the anterior
segment. Treatment of open bite is difficult, but relapse is easy. The multifactorial
nature of the etiology of open bite is largely responsible for the indecision surrounding
its diagnosis and treatment. The causes of open bite is multifactorial, which can develop
from genetic and/or environmental factors. Open bite is generally classified in two
categories: skeletal and dental. The diagnosis is important due to different treatment
approaches. Generally, a dental open bite can be treated with orthodontics alone, while
a true skeletal openbite requires a combination of orthodontics and surgery.
HISTORY AND DIAGNOSIS
24 years old female came to the department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital with the chief compliant of problems
in chewing foods and aesthetics.
The patient was in the permanent dentition. She had no relevant dental, medical or
family history and had no history of previous orthodontic treatment.
On extra oral examination, we found that she had a convex profile, lips are incompetent
at rest , she had normal nasolabial and labiomental angle and she had increased lower
facial height.
Intraoral examination showed that she had an anterior open bite ,spacing in upper and
lower anterior segment, canine relationship class-I on both sides, molar relationship
class-I on both sides.
Patient history revealed that she had high frenal attachment and frenectomy was done
earlier and her mother also has same problem suggesting that her malocclusion is
hereditary.
Panoramic radiographs revealed that all teeth were present, no carious teeth were
present. There was no bony pathology.
TREATMENT OBJECTIVES
Considering the above findings the objectives of orthodontic treatment of this patient
were to –
1. Correction of anterior open bite.
2. Correction of spacing of upper and lower jaw.
3. Establish normal overjet and overbite.
4. Establish normal interincisal angle.
5. Correct nasolabial and labiomental angle.
6. Maintain profile
7. Establish occlusal harmony and interdigitation for improved aesthetics and
proper function.
TREATMENT PLAN AND PROGRESS
Edgewise bracket was bonded and initial leveling and alignment was done with the use
of 0.014 ss multiloop arch wires. Canine retraction and incisors approximation was done
by power chain elastics on 0.016 ss arch wire.
As because the patient had normal naso-labial and mento-labial fold and her
profile was normal, if we would go for upper and lower arch contraction, there was a
chance that her profile could became retognathic. So, after canine retraction, we took a
cephalometric x-ray to analyze her profile and dentition.
We know that the ideal position of lower incisors should be 2 mm infront of Apo
line with an angulation of 90-95°to the mandibular plane and the ideal position of upper
incisors should be 6 mm infront of Apo line with an angulation of 110°to the maxillary
plane.
After canine retraction, pt’s cephalometric x-ray revealed that the lower incisors were 7
mm in front of Apo line with an angulation of 90°to the mandibular plane and the upper
incisors were 6 mm infront of APo line with an angulation of 110°to the maxillary plane.
The molar relationship was 4 mm class-III. There was 6 mm and 5 mm space to close in
upper and lower jaw respectively. The MM angle was 31°, so it was a high angle case
and so cl-III elastics should avoid as because it might cause increased lower facial
height.
8
7
6
5
So, we decided to 5 mm arch contraction in the lower jaw as because lower
inisors could become 2 mm infront of APo line. After 5 mm lower arch contraction, the
overjet now became 5 mm. In the upper arch, we had 6 mm space to close. But we
should not do full arch contraction as because upper incisors to Apo line is 8 mm
(Normal 6 mm) and full arch contraction would cause retrognathic profile. So, we
proceed to 2 mm upper arch contraction and 4 mm anchorage loss of upper molars.
Arch contraction was done with tear drop contraction loops on 0.016x 0.022
inch rectangular stainless steel arch wires on both jaws. Interdigitation was done with
up-down elastics. Then arch co-ordination, finishing, debonding was done and retention
was given by Hawley retainer.
Extraoral photograph (before treatment)
Intraoral photograph (before treatment)
Facial photo-Frontal view Facial photo-Rightview Facial photo-Left view
Facial photo-Frontal view Facial photo-Rightview Facial photo-Left view
Photograph during treatment
Pre-treatment Post-treatment
Fig:approximatingupper&lower
incisors by0.016 ss roundwire with
powerchain.
Fig:Arch contractionby .016*.022 ss
rectangularwire withteardroploop-lower
arch
Pre and Post treatment Intra Oral photographs
Pre-treatment Post-treatment
Pre and Posttreatment extra oral photographs
DISCUSSION AND RESULTS:
Total treatment time was 24 months. The Class I Canine and molar relationship were
maintained with satisfactory interdigitation. The overjet and the overbite were
established. The dentition and the periodontal tissues remained healthy. The patient
was happy with his appearance.
Correspondence
Dr. Md. Ishtiaq Hasan, BDS
FCPS-II Trainee
Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedic
Dhaka dental College and Hospital
Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206
Mobile: +8801716213184, E-mail: ishtiii@yahoo.com

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My open bite case fatema

  • 1. Orthodontic treatment of dental open bite: A case report Hasan I1 BDS, Mahamud AMS2 BDS, Hossain MZ3 BDS, PhD INTRODUCTION Open bite is an occlusal characteristic where the upper and lower teeth are not in contact and vertical overlap does not exist. Although this type of malocclusion can occur unilaterally or bilaterally in the buccal segments, it is mostly seen in the anterior segment. Treatment of open bite is difficult, but relapse is easy. The multifactorial nature of the etiology of open bite is largely responsible for the indecision surrounding its diagnosis and treatment. The causes of open bite is multifactorial, which can develop from genetic and/or environmental factors. Open bite is generally classified in two categories: skeletal and dental. The diagnosis is important due to different treatment approaches. Generally, a dental open bite can be treated with orthodontics alone, while a true skeletal openbite requires a combination of orthodontics and surgery. HISTORY AND DIAGNOSIS 24 years old female came to the department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital with the chief compliant of problems in chewing foods and aesthetics. The patient was in the permanent dentition. She had no relevant dental, medical or family history and had no history of previous orthodontic treatment. On extra oral examination, we found that she had a convex profile, lips are incompetent at rest , she had normal nasolabial and labiomental angle and she had increased lower facial height. Intraoral examination showed that she had an anterior open bite ,spacing in upper and lower anterior segment, canine relationship class-I on both sides, molar relationship class-I on both sides. Patient history revealed that she had high frenal attachment and frenectomy was done earlier and her mother also has same problem suggesting that her malocclusion is hereditary.
  • 2. Panoramic radiographs revealed that all teeth were present, no carious teeth were present. There was no bony pathology. TREATMENT OBJECTIVES Considering the above findings the objectives of orthodontic treatment of this patient were to – 1. Correction of anterior open bite. 2. Correction of spacing of upper and lower jaw. 3. Establish normal overjet and overbite. 4. Establish normal interincisal angle. 5. Correct nasolabial and labiomental angle. 6. Maintain profile 7. Establish occlusal harmony and interdigitation for improved aesthetics and proper function. TREATMENT PLAN AND PROGRESS Edgewise bracket was bonded and initial leveling and alignment was done with the use of 0.014 ss multiloop arch wires. Canine retraction and incisors approximation was done by power chain elastics on 0.016 ss arch wire. As because the patient had normal naso-labial and mento-labial fold and her profile was normal, if we would go for upper and lower arch contraction, there was a chance that her profile could became retognathic. So, after canine retraction, we took a cephalometric x-ray to analyze her profile and dentition. We know that the ideal position of lower incisors should be 2 mm infront of Apo line with an angulation of 90-95°to the mandibular plane and the ideal position of upper incisors should be 6 mm infront of Apo line with an angulation of 110°to the maxillary plane.
  • 3. After canine retraction, pt’s cephalometric x-ray revealed that the lower incisors were 7 mm in front of Apo line with an angulation of 90°to the mandibular plane and the upper incisors were 6 mm infront of APo line with an angulation of 110°to the maxillary plane. The molar relationship was 4 mm class-III. There was 6 mm and 5 mm space to close in upper and lower jaw respectively. The MM angle was 31°, so it was a high angle case and so cl-III elastics should avoid as because it might cause increased lower facial height. 8 7 6 5
  • 4. So, we decided to 5 mm arch contraction in the lower jaw as because lower inisors could become 2 mm infront of APo line. After 5 mm lower arch contraction, the overjet now became 5 mm. In the upper arch, we had 6 mm space to close. But we should not do full arch contraction as because upper incisors to Apo line is 8 mm (Normal 6 mm) and full arch contraction would cause retrognathic profile. So, we proceed to 2 mm upper arch contraction and 4 mm anchorage loss of upper molars. Arch contraction was done with tear drop contraction loops on 0.016x 0.022 inch rectangular stainless steel arch wires on both jaws. Interdigitation was done with up-down elastics. Then arch co-ordination, finishing, debonding was done and retention was given by Hawley retainer. Extraoral photograph (before treatment) Intraoral photograph (before treatment) Facial photo-Frontal view Facial photo-Rightview Facial photo-Left view Facial photo-Frontal view Facial photo-Rightview Facial photo-Left view
  • 5. Photograph during treatment Pre-treatment Post-treatment Fig:approximatingupper&lower incisors by0.016 ss roundwire with powerchain. Fig:Arch contractionby .016*.022 ss rectangularwire withteardroploop-lower arch
  • 6. Pre and Post treatment Intra Oral photographs
  • 7. Pre-treatment Post-treatment Pre and Posttreatment extra oral photographs
  • 8. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS: Total treatment time was 24 months. The Class I Canine and molar relationship were maintained with satisfactory interdigitation. The overjet and the overbite were established. The dentition and the periodontal tissues remained healthy. The patient was happy with his appearance. Correspondence Dr. Md. Ishtiaq Hasan, BDS FCPS-II Trainee Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedic Dhaka dental College and Hospital Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206 Mobile: +8801716213184, E-mail: ishtiii@yahoo.com