TY - JOUR
T1 - Closure of anterior open bites with mandibular surgery
T2 - Advantages and disadvantages of this approach
AU - van Sickels, Joseph E.
AU - Wallender, Aaron
PY - 2012/12
Y1 - 2012/12
N2 - Introduction: While closure of an anterior open bite with a mandibular procedure may predispose a surgical case to instability, there are instances where this type of treatment planning is indicated. Methods and materials: In this paper, the authors review the advantages and disadvantages of this approach and present three cases with varying degrees of success. Additionally, treatment strategies are presented for managing large advancements of the maxilla and mandible. Results and summary: Counterclockwise rotation of the mandible is a valuable tool that can be used in the treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities.
AB - Introduction: While closure of an anterior open bite with a mandibular procedure may predispose a surgical case to instability, there are instances where this type of treatment planning is indicated. Methods and materials: In this paper, the authors review the advantages and disadvantages of this approach and present three cases with varying degrees of success. Additionally, treatment strategies are presented for managing large advancements of the maxilla and mandible. Results and summary: Counterclockwise rotation of the mandible is a valuable tool that can be used in the treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities.
KW - Counter clockwise movement
KW - Open bite
KW - Orthognathic surgery
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U2 - 10.1007/s10006-012-0361-6
DO - 10.1007/s10006-012-0361-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 22945345
AN - SCOPUS:84869508090
SN - 1865-1550
VL - 16
SP - 361
EP - 367
JO - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
JF - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
IS - 4
ER -