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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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    An open bite malocclusion is when the upper teeth don't overlap the lower teeth. 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]

  4. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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    Prevent relapses after orthodontic treatment; Improve the relationship between dental arches; reduce open bite and overjet; Maintain overall facial muscle tone needed for chewing, swallowing, and speech; Create an oral environment that creates favorable conditions for the development of dentition; Eliminate dry mouth condition or xerostomia

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

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    Bravo reality star Brielle Biermann has revealed that she underwent double jaw surgery last month — not to improve appearances but to repair an overbite and resolve other problems she attributed ...

  6. Maxillary central incisor - Wikipedia

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    When the maxillary and mandibular incisors do not contact even when the mouth is fully closed, an anterior open bite occurs. This misalignment of teeth may result from some habits, such as thumb-sucking. On the other hand, when the contact of the mandibular incisors to the maxillary incisors is near or completely on the gingiva, a deep bite occurs.

  7. Orthodontic indices - Wikipedia

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    3.c Anterior or posterior crossbites with >1mm but ≤2mm discrepancy between the retruded contact position and intercuspal position 3.d Displacement of teeth >2mm but ≤4mm 3.e Lateral or anterior open bite >2mm but ≤4mm 3.f Increased and incomplete overbite without gingival or palatal trauma Grade 2 (little treatment need)

  8. 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.

  9. Chinese gymnast's reaction to competitors biting medals ... - AOL

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    Then, she tried out the gesture herself — though, as commentators pointed out, she didn’t actually bite the medal. “Just holds it in front of her mouth!” one X user pointed ou t. “I love ...