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2. Open bite malocclusion - Wikipedia

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   Anterior open bite resulted from tongue thrusting in a 24 y.o. patient. Anterior upper teeth are not touching their counterpart. Anterior open bite (AOB) is defined as a condition in which there is no contact and no vertical overlap of the lower incisor crown with the upper incisor crown when the mandible is in full occlusion. [19]

3. Malocclusion - Wikipedia

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   When this malocclusion occurs at the front teeth it is known as anterior open bite. An open bite is difficult to treat due to multifactorial causes, with relapse being a major concern. This is particularly so for an anterior open bite. [58] Therefore, it is important to carry out a thorough initial assessment in order to obtain a diagnosis to ...

4. Condylar resorption - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms that may be associated with condylar resorption are both aesthetic and functional. These include: Occlusion; Anterior open bite; Receding chin; Loss of ramus height; Antegonial notching; Hyperplasia of the coronoid process of the mandible; Clicking or popping when opening or closing the jaw; Pain when opening or closing the jaw ...

5. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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   Open-mouth posture; Open bite; Abnormal eruption of teeth and dental arch; Abnormal tone of facial muscles; Prolonged meal times due to ineffective chewing and swallowing; Spillage of food/fluid from the anterior mouth; Negative cosmetic effects; Lower self-esteem; Problems with the fitting of dentures in future

6. Does my baby have a tongue-tie? Experts share symptoms ... - AOL

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   Experts share symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition. ... "Low tongue posture may lead to a narrow palatal vault, posterior skeletal crossbite as well as anterior open bite, which are all ...

7. Tongue thrust - Wikipedia

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   The bite can be characteristically open on that side. Bilateral thrust: [citation needed] This occurs when the tongue pushes between the back teeth on both sides during the swallow with the jaw partially open. Sometimes, the only teeth that touch are the molars, with the bite completely open on both sides including the anterior teeth.

8. Overjet - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, overjet is the extent of horizontal (anterior-posterior) overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.In class II (division I) malocclusion the overjet is increased as the maxillary central incisors are protruded.

9. Reality star has jaw surgery from sucking thumb for 9 years ...

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   Treating bad bites, crooked teeth and other dental problems in growing children can lead to greater success. “It’s much tougher to move or do any kind of palatal expansion (in adults ...