Case Report: Orthodontic & Surgical Correction of Anterior Open Bite

Speciality Dentistry - General/other

Organizer Mohammad Abdulreda Dashti

CME/CPD Provider Kuwait Dental Association

Scheduled date(s):

From 06 January 2020 To 06 January 2020

Aims And Objectives

Refreshing the knowledge & implement new techniques and equipment in the field of Dentistry for better results to Specialist & General Dentists.

Content Outline

Anterior open bite is quite a frequently encountered malocclusion in patients seeking orthodontic treatment. The etiology of anterior open bite may be multi factorial, the main contributing factors to anterior open bite include habits such as non-nutritive sucking , abnormal swallowing, mouth breathing, variable resting tongue postures and hereditary . In the same way as horizontal skeletal dysplasia's are inherited , so dysplasia's in the vertical plane may also be inherited in open bite patients Effective and stable correction depends on an accurate diagnosis of the anterior open bite. Moreover, given the diversity of causative factors , Accurate treatment timing and planning is necessary.

Target Audience

20-25 General Dentists & All Specialists