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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Anterior Open-bite: A Review
O.D. Otuyemi, BDS, MPH, MSc, D Orth RCS*, J.H. Noar, BDS, FDS, MSc, D Orth RCS**
Anterior open-bite has received relatively scanty attention in the literature despite its obvious aesthetic and functional implications. In spite of its worldwide variation, it is a relatively common malocclusion trait. Difficulty in predicting its long-term stability continues to generate interest among orthodontists. This article reviews the relevant literature on the subject particularly its prevalence, common aeteiological factors and their possible contribution to the development of anterior open-bites. Clinical and cephalometric characteristics in the differential diagnosis were also discussed. Treatment of anterior open-bites including magnets and surgery were highlighted.
Saudi Dental Journal 1997;9(3):149-157.
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