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Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research May 2019This narrative review surveys current research demonstrating how oral dysfunction can escalate into malocclusion, acquired craniofacial disorder and contribute to... (Review)
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This narrative review surveys current research demonstrating how oral dysfunction can escalate into malocclusion, acquired craniofacial disorder and contribute to generational dysfunction, disorder and disease.
INTRODUCTION
Baseline orthodontic consultations are generally recommended beginning age seven. However, the dysmorphic changes that result in malocclusion are often evident years earlier. Similarly, following orthodontic treatment, patients require permanent retention when the bite is not stable, and without such retention, the malocclusion can return.
SETTING AND POPULATION
Narrative review article including research on infants, children and adults.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This review is a brief survey of the symptomology of orofacial myofunctional disorder and outlines 10 areas of oral function that impact occlusal and facial development: breastfeeding, airway obstruction, soft tissue restriction, mouth breathing, oral resting posture, oral habits, swallowing, chewing, the impact of orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) over time and maternal oral dysfunction on the developing foetus.
CONCLUSION
Malocclusions and their acquired craniofacial dysmorphology are the result of chronic oral dysfunction and OMD. In order to achieve long-term stability of the face, it is critical to understand the underlying pathologies contributing to malocclusion, open bite and hard palate collapse.
Topics: Adult; Child; Dental Occlusion; Humans; Infant; Malocclusion; Mastication; Mouth Breathing; Open Bite
PubMed: 31074141
DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12277 -
Acta Chirurgiae Plasticae 2021An anterior open bite (AOB) is an occlusal disorder that causes the patient both an aesthetic and functional handicap. The lower third of the face is disproportionately... (Review)
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An anterior open bite (AOB) is an occlusal disorder that causes the patient both an aesthetic and functional handicap. The lower third of the face is disproportionately larger. Patients are unable to properly occlude with the anterior part of dental arch and occlusion only happens in the premolar and/or molar regions. An anterior open bite may be the result of anatomical anomalies. Long term stability as well as an immediate outcome of the surgery depends on the choice of a suitable treatment strategy. In this article, we review options of AOB treatment, from classical orthodontic treatment to current combined orthodontic and surgical approach with a benefit of an anchor system.
Topics: Cephalometry; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Maxilla; Open Bite; Osteotomy, Le Fort
PubMed: 35042361
DOI: 10.48095/ccachp2021181 -
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 2018Considering that the available studies on prevalence of malocclusions are local or national-based, this study aimed to pool data to determine the distribution of...
OBJECTIVE
Considering that the available studies on prevalence of malocclusions are local or national-based, this study aimed to pool data to determine the distribution of malocclusion traits worldwide in mixed and permanent dentitions.
METHODS
An electronic search was conducted using PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar search engines, to retrieve data on malocclusion prevalence for both mixed and permanent dentitions, up to December 2016.
RESULTS
Out of 2,977 retrieved studies, 53 were included. In permanent dentition, the global distributions of Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusion were 74.7% [31 - 97%], 19.56% [2 - 63%] and 5.93% [1 - 20%], respectively. In mixed dentition, the distributions of these malocclusions were 73% [40 - 96%], 23% [2 - 58%] and 4% [0.7 - 13%]. Regarding vertical malocclusions, the observed deep overbite and open bite were 21.98% and 4.93%, respectively. Posterior crossbite affected 9.39% of the sample. Africans showed the highest prevalence of Class I and open bite in permanent dentition (89% and 8%, respectively), and in mixed dentition (93% and 10%, respectively), while Caucasians showed the highest prevalence of Class II in permanent dentition (23%) and mixed dentition (26%). Class III malocclusion in mixed dentition was highly prevalent among Mongoloids.
CONCLUSION
Worldwide, in mixed and permanent dentitions, Angle Class I malocclusion is more prevalent than Class II, specifically among Africans; the least prevalent was Class III, although higher among Mongoloids in mixed dentition. In vertical dimension, open bite was highest among Mongoloids in mixed dentition. Posterior crossbite was more prevalent in permanent dentition in Europe.
Topics: Databases, Factual; Dental Occlusion, Traumatic; Dentition, Mixed; Dentition, Permanent; Female; Geography; Global Health; Humans; Male; Malocclusion; Malocclusion, Angle Class I; Malocclusion, Angle Class II; Malocclusion, Angle Class III; Open Bite; Population; Prevalence; Race Factors
PubMed: 30672991
DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.23.6.40.e1-10.onl -
Progress in Orthodontics Dec 2016The treatment options for the early treatment of anterior open bite are still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the actual available evidence on... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
The treatment options for the early treatment of anterior open bite are still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the actual available evidence on treatments of anterior open bite in the mixed dentition in order to assess the effectiveness of the early treatment in reducing open bite, the most efficacious treatment strategy and the stability of the results.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A literature survey was done on November 15, 2015, by means of appropriate Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) using the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, LILACS, VHL, and WEB OF SCIENCE. Randomized clinical trials and studies with a control group (treated or untreated) were then selected by two authors. Trials including patients with syndromes or in the permanent dentition and studies concerning treatment with extractions, full-fixed appliances, or surgery were not considered. Full articles were retrieved for abstracts or titles that met the initial inclusion criteria or lacked sufficient detail for immediate exclusion.
RESULTS
Two thousand five hundred sixty-nine studies about open bite were available; the search strategy selected 240 of them. Twenty-four articles have been judged suitably for the final review, and their relevant data were analyzed.
DISCUSSION
Although this review confirms the effectiveness of early treatment of open bite, particularly when no-compliance strategies are employed, meta-analysis was unfeasible due to lack of standardization, important methodological limitations, and shortcomings of the studies.
CONCLUSIONS
A more robust approach to trial design in terms of methodology and error analysis is needed. Besides, more studies with longer periods of follow-up are required.
Topics: Dentition, Mixed; Dentition, Permanent; Humans; Malocclusion; Meta-Analysis as Topic; Open Bite; Orthodontic Appliances; Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; Orthodontics, Corrective; Orthopedic Procedures; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 27615261
DOI: 10.1186/s40510-016-0142-0 -
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry Dec 2021The cause-effect relationship between anterior open bite and atypical swallowing, two frequently associated conditions, is currently not completely understood. These...
AIM
The cause-effect relationship between anterior open bite and atypical swallowing, two frequently associated conditions, is currently not completely understood. These conditions are often accompanied by speech disorders and represent a problem for both young patients and untreated adult patients. Treatment of these complex cases may be orthodontic, logopedic therapy or both. The purpose of this review is to compare the various types of treatment to determine their effectiveness in improving skeletal condition, normalisation of muscle activity, and temporal stability.
METHODS
The present systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) guidelines. In order to find the most appropriate articles for inclusion, an electronic and manual search was performed using PubMed and The Cochrane Library on May 23, 2021. No language restrictions or time limits were applied. Only human studies describing cases of patients in the developmental stage of dentition, i.e., deciduous dentition or mixed dentition with an anterior open bite related to a type of swallowing with tongue interposition between the arches, undergoing three different types of treatment (orthodontic only, myofunctional/logopedic only, combined) were included.
CONCLUSION
The most effective treatment in cases of anterior open bite associated with atypical swallowing is a combination of the traditional orthodontic therapy and myofunctional therapy. Further studies are needed to devise an effective and universal logopaedic protocol to be followed in these cases.
Topics: Deglutition; Humans; Malocclusion; Myofunctional Therapy; Open Bite; Speech Therapy
PubMed: 35034464
DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.04.5 -
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 2019Anterior open bite (AOB) is characterized by the lack of overlap or contact between maxillary and mandibular incisors, while the posterior teeth are in occlusion....
Anterior open bite (AOB) is characterized by the lack of overlap or contact between maxillary and mandibular incisors, while the posterior teeth are in occlusion. Correction of this malocclusion is challenging due to difficulties in determining and addressing the etiologic factors, and the high relapse rate. A multidisciplinary approach may be necessary, with participation of Orthodontics, Surgery and Speech Therapy, to achieve adequate esthetic and functional results for long term stability. The present paper discusses the treatment options for AOB, their advantages and implications.
Topics: Adult; Cephalometry; Esthetics, Dental; Humans; Incisor; Malocclusion; Maxilla; Open Bite; Orthodontics, Corrective
PubMed: 31721949
DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.24.5.069-078.bbo -
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sep 2014Anterior open bite cases are very difficult to treat satisfactorily because of their multifactorial aetiology and their very high relapse rate. Dependent on the origin... (Review)
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INTRODUCTION
Anterior open bite cases are very difficult to treat satisfactorily because of their multifactorial aetiology and their very high relapse rate. Dependent on the origin of the anterior open bite malocclusion and the patient's age, there are several treatment possibilities ranging from deterrent appliances, high-pull headgear, fixed appliances with and without extractions to orthognathic surgery, and skeletal anchorage with miniplates or miniscrews.
METHODS
The gold standard treatment of skeletal anterior open bite cases is the combined approach of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and orthognathic surgery. In recent years, temporary anchorage devices (TAD) have been developed to correct anterior open bites orthodontically. With the introduction of TAD as an effective treatment modality, orthognathic surgery may be avoidable in selected anterior open bite cases.
CONCLUSION
This is a relatively new technique and to date there remains a lack of evidence of long-term stability of anterior open bite closure with TAD.
Topics: Extraoral Traction Appliances; Humans; Open Bite; Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures; Orthodontic Appliance Design; Orthodontic Appliances; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; Tooth Extraction
PubMed: 23949448
DOI: 10.1007/s10006-013-0430-5 -
Progress in Orthodontics Mar 2018Non-nutritive sucking habits may adversely affect the orofacial complex. This systematic literature review aimed to find scientific evidence on the effect of pacifier... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Non-nutritive sucking habits may adversely affect the orofacial complex. This systematic literature review aimed to find scientific evidence on the effect of pacifier sucking on orofacial structures.
METHODS
A search on MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science databases was conducted to find all pertinent articles published from inception until February 2018, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the risk of bias judgements in non-randomized studies of interventions (ROBINS-I).
RESULTS
Among the 2288 articles found, 17 articles met the selection criteria: seven prospective cohort studies, nine cross-sectional studies, and one randomized clinical trial. Using ROBINS-I, 12 studies were evaluated to have a serious overall risk of bias and five, a moderate one. These studies claimed a strong association between a pacifier sucking habit and the presence of an anterior open bite and posterior crossbite. Functional/orthodontic pacifiers were shown to cause significantly less open bites than the conventional ones.
CONCLUSIONS
High level of evidence of the effect of sucking habits on orofacial structures is missing. The available studies show severe or moderate risk of bias; hence, the findings in the literature need to be very carefully evaluated. There is moderate evidence that the use of pacifier is associated with anterior open bite and posterior crossbite, thus affecting the harmonious development of orofacial structures. Functional/orthodontic pacifiers reduce the prevalence of open bite when compared to the conventional ones, but evidence is needed concerning the effects on posterior crossbite. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to further analyze the effects of functional/orthodontic and conventional pacifiers on orofacial structures.
Topics: Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Malocclusion; Maxillofacial Development; Open Bite; Pacifiers; Sucking Behavior
PubMed: 29532184
DOI: 10.1186/s40510-018-0206-4 -
American Journal of Orthodontics and... Nov 2023Anterior open bite correction with Invisalign has been claimed to have relatively good predictability because of the proposed function of clear aligners to function as...
INTRODUCTION
Anterior open bite correction with Invisalign has been claimed to have relatively good predictability because of the proposed function of clear aligners to function as occlusal bite-blocks, limiting extrusion of the posterior teeth or possibly even intruding posterior teeth. This proposal, however, remains relatively unsubstantiated. The objective of this study was to investigate and determine the accuracy of Invisalign treatment in correcting anterior open bite by comparing the predicted outcome from ClinCheck to the achieved outcome for the initial aligner sequence.
METHODS
A retrospective study used pretreatment and posttreatment intraoral scans and predicted outcomes (ClinCheck) stereolithography files of 76 adult patients from private specialist orthodontic practices. Inclusion criteria comprised nonextraction treatment, with a minimum of 14 dual arch Invisalign aligners. Geomagic Control X software was used to measure overbite and overjet in the pretreatment, posttreatment, and predicted outcomes stereolithography files for each patient.
RESULTS
Approximately 66.2% of the programmed open bite closure was expressed compared with the prescribed ClinCheck outcome. The use of posterior occlusal bite-blocks and prescribed movement of teeth via anterior extrusion, posterior intrusion, or a combination of the 2 made no difference to the efficacy of open bite closure. Two-week aligner changes resulted in 0.49 mm more bite closure on average.
CONCLUSIONS
The prescribed bite closure in ClinCheck software overestimates the bite closure that is clinically achieved.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Open Bite; Retrospective Studies; Malocclusion; Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; Malocclusion, Angle Class II; Tooth Movement Techniques; Overbite
PubMed: 37330726
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.04.017 -
Progress in Orthodontics Aug 2020To evaluate the dental and skeletal effects that occur in the correction of anterior open bite with clear aligners.
OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the dental and skeletal effects that occur in the correction of anterior open bite with clear aligners.
MATERIALS AND METHOD
In this single-center retrospective study, the mechanism of anterior open bite closure using clear aligners (Invisalign, Align Technology, Santa Clara, CA, USA) was evaluated by cephalometric superimposition based on records of patients consecutively treated by a single, experienced Invisalign provider. Inclusion criteria consisted of anterior open bite (overbite < 0.5 mm), adult patients (18+) at the beginning of treatment, consecutive records, and good quality pre- and post-treatment records, where the required landmarks were clearly visible.
RESULTS
A total of 45 patients were included for data analysis with a mean age of 30.73 ± 8.0 years and initial open bite of - 1.21 ± 1.15 mm. During treatment, the upper incisors showed significant (p < 0.05) retraction [U1-SN'(°) = - 10.91 ± 6.95°], [U1-SN'(mm) = - 2.57 ± 1.75 mm] and extrusion [U1-SN'(mm) = 1.45 ± 0.89 mm]. The lower incisors also showed significant retraction [IMPA(°) = - 3.73 ± 4.91°), (ΔL1-MP' (mm) = - 1.08 ± 1.59] and extrusion (ΔL1-MP'(mm) = 0.53 ± 0.74). Regarding molar position, no significant changes were noted in the anteroposterior position of the upper [ΔU6-SN'(mm) = 0.01 ± 1.08 mm] and lower molar [ΔL6-MP'(mm) = 0.03 ± 0.87 mm]; however, there was a statistically significant intrusion of the upper [ΔU6-SN'(mm) = - 0.47 ± 0.59 mm] and lower molar [ΔL6-MP'(mm) = - 0.39 ± 0.76 mm].
CONCLUSION
Open bite closure with clear aligners occurred due to a combination of maxillary and mandibular incisor extrusion and maxillary and mandibular molar intrusion, with slight mandibular auto rotation. Significant retraction of maxillary and mandibular incisors was also observed with treatment. Clear aligners are effective in reducing/controlling the vertical dimension in open bite patients.
Topics: Adult; Cephalometry; Humans; Malocclusion, Angle Class II; Open Bite; Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; Retrospective Studies; Tooth Movement Techniques; Young Adult
PubMed: 32830306
DOI: 10.1186/s40510-020-00325-5