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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. 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.

  6. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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    Both fixed and removable functional appliances can be used to correct a malocclusion in three planes: Anterior-Posterior, Vertical and Transverse. In the Anterior-Posterior dimension, appliances such as Class II and Class III are used. Appliances used in transverse dimension are utilized to expand either the maxillary or the mandibular arch.

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Wednesday, December 11

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    To function properly, these items require a vigorous, up-and-down motion before use. 3. A blending of names/terms to create something new. 4. The words in this category end with terms associated ...

  8. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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    On the other end of the spectrum, horse flies and deer flies use "blade-like" mouthparts to slash the skin before eating the spilling blood, which causes large, painful bites, Frye says.

  9. IBS is more common than many realize. Here's how these ... - AOL

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    Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike. Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something ...