Openbite
In case study #4 the patient had an open bite and
spacing between the front teeth. Inadequate vertical overlap
of the front teeth characterizes an openbite. It is caused by
oral habits such as tongue thrust, digit sucking, or when the jaws
don't grow evenly. Timing of treatment is critical to the
overall success of the therapy. In this case, orthodontic
treatment brought the teeth into correct alignment to achieve a more
pleasing smile and profile.
tongue thrust, digit sucking, or when the jaws don't grow evenly.
Timing of treatment is critical to the overall success of the
therapy. In this case, orthodontic treatment brought the teeth into correct alignment to achieve a more
pleasing smile and profile.
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