Orthodontic treatment modalities for the openbites

Authors

Duangkamon Attavivan
Vachara Phetcharakupt

Publication Date

2004-09-01

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to consolidate studies on orthodontic treatment modalities for the openbites, including growth modification with a wide variety of appliaces such as highpull headgear, maxillary splint, bite block, functional appliance and vertical chincap. Moreover, the techniques corporated with fixed appliances such as MEAW and skeletal anchorage system to intrude the molars are also be stated. The factors contributed to stability have been clarified along with recommendations to achieve better stability.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.8

First Page

247

Last Page

256

Recommended Citation

Attavivan, Duangkamon and Phetcharakupt, Vachara (2004) "Orthodontic treatment modalities for the openbites," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.8
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol27/iss3/8