Corrective therapy for different kinds of open bite malformations / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the effects of a corrective tr ea tment on open bite malformations, such as gnash their teeth, nail-biting, tongu e thrusting, impacted tooth, cross bite with improper correction, open bite defo rmity resulted from premature shedding of deciduous tooth and molar cysts. Methods We used dental resin technology acid etching the teeth, adh ering metal clasps to the teeth by means of composite resin, and applying elasti c bands for intermaxillary traction to correct the cross bite. Results We had treated 22 patients, age ranged from 7-30, with the malformatio ns resulted from different kinds of reasons, and obtained significant results. Conclusion With cooperation of the patients, simple corrections for open bite with sticky clasp and occlusion with elastic band are easy to car ry on, with short period of treatment time, and every patient gets prominent out come. It is effective, prior to commonly-used corrective therapy and deserves t o be widely used.