Szuhanek Camelia, Popa Adelina, Anterior Open Bite Closure Using Ortodontic Mini-Implants, Journal of Dentistry And Oral Implants, Volume 1, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 09-14, ISSN 2473-1005, https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-16-1326.
(https://oap-researcharticles.org/jdoi/article/376)
Abstract: This case report describes the treatment of a dento-alveolar protrusion with anterior open bite. The 21-year old patient had a convex profile , class I dental malocclusion , anterior open bite of 4 mm and presented tongue thrust. The treatment plan was to insert two mini-implants for premolar intrusion along with the straight –wire fixed appliances. Tongue therapy was performed by myofunctional exercises. Using the absolute anchorage we were able to achieve our goals in a predictable manner without the use of orthognathic surgery or patient compliance . After the tongue thrust habit was removed we are confident that this is a stable result .
Keywords: mini-implants; absolute anchorage; open bite.