TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR OPENBITE IN THE GROWING CHILDREN : A CASE REPORT

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2005;32(2):236-243.
Published online May 31, 2005.

TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR OPENBITE IN THE GROWING CHILDREN : A CASE REPORT

성장기 아동에서 전치부 개교의 치료증례

육근영, 최남기, 김선미, 양규호

전남대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실 및 치의학 연구소

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Abstract

Anterior openbite is defined as the lack of contacts between the functional occluding teeth on vertical line at centric occlusion and classified into functional and skeletal anterior openbite based on its causes and characteristics. In mixed dentition, habit control and the elimination of abnormal perioral muscle function and moving the vertical direction development to the sagittal direction of the mandible by the functional appliance is a goal of treatment. This study presents the effective interception of oral habit by the tongue crib and functional-fixed treatment and treatment response of openbite related to tongue thrust habit.

Key Words: Anterior openbite, Oral habit, Tongue crib