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Medical Conditions - Open Bite

Open bite is a type of dental malocclusion where there is a gap between the upper and lower tooth in its normal bite position. Open bite is more common in the front tooth than in the back tooth. An open bite can result in unusual bite patterns and crowding of teeth. Orthodontic treatments help to close the open bite.

All open bite Q&A

Is my dental midline the same or shifted after jaw surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

Can orthodontic relapse cause open bite?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Indeed the condition of your dentition is not good (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

With imaging, is it possible to find out the reason for condylar resorption?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The resorption of your condyle is idiopathic. That means the cause cannot be determined or defined.

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Is it possible to correct my open bite and simultaneously retain the front teeth spacing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, treatment of open bite is possible with both aligners and braces. As you mentioned that it is about 3 mm, I would suggest you can try for aligners.

I had jaw surgery. Can it cause gum whitening post-surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The gums looked blanched or whitish due to lesser blood circulation and less inflammation than before.

Can thumb sucking affect the child's teeth arrangement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thumb sucking habit always affects tooth arrangement.

How long does it take to correct an open bite with braces?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The open bite can be corrected effectively with braces treatment.

What is your recommendation regarding the elastic position for braces in open bite?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you told, you have wearing braces for 2.5 years and having a single open bite.

Can jaw surgery fix an open bite due to tongue thrusting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, you are having open bite and tongue thrust. For correction of open bite the exact cause must be ruled out.

Permanent retainer after failed removable ones?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you should wear your retainer regularly.

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