Apertognathia- A review
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
An anterior open bite is considered to be one of the most dentofacial deformities to treat in orthodontics The complexity of this malocclusion is attributed to a combination of skeletal dentoalveolar functional and habit related factors There is common agreement amongst orthodontists that patients with anterior open bites are difficult to treat and relapse is common after treatment with orthodontics alone or with orthognathic surgeryKeywords Open bite Bimax Protrusion
Authors and Affiliations
Shalini Singh, Raja Satish Prathigudupu, Rahul VC Tiwari, Heena Tiwari, Kritika Sherawat
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