Correction of Unexpected Post-surgical Anterior Open Bite with Miniscrew Orthodontics – Case Report

Authors

Sam Sheng-Pin Hsu, Department of Orthodontic and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Yu-Fang Liao, Department of Orthodontic and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Hsin-Yi Hsieh, Department of Orthodontic and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Grace Ya-Ying Teng, Dental Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Yi-Ting Chiang, Dental Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Shih-Han Chen, Dental Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Abstract

A case of anterior open bite with facial asymmetry is presented. The un-expected anterior open bite and retrusive mandible occurred shortly following orthognathic surgery (LeFort I - 3 pieces + Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy + genioplasty). The anterior open bite was then successfully corrected with miniscrew orthodontics.Possible causes of post-surgical anterior open bite and the treatment options were discussed comprehensively.

Recommended Citation

Hsu, Sam Sheng-Pin; Liao, Yu-Fang; Hsieh, Hsin-Yi; Teng, Grace Ya-Ying; Chiang, Yi-Ting; and Chen, Shih-Han (2009) "Correction of Unexpected Post-surgical Anterior Open Bite with Miniscrew Orthodontics – Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 21: Iss. 2, Article 6.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.200906.0006
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol21/iss2/6

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