Segmental Osteotomy in the Correction of an Anterior Open Bite: A Case Report. 2020

Peter Tawil, and Mehand Boufassa
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology; Private Practice limited to Periodontology, Oral Surgery, and Implant Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon, and United Arab Emirates.

The management of an anterior open bite can be quite challenging and in some cases necessitate a multidisciplinary approach. In this case report, a patient presented with an anterior open bite with an ankylosed central incisor due to previous trauma. The open bite was corrected using conventional orthodontics, and the ankylosed incisor was repositioned in the correct tridimensional position using a segmental osteotomy. The repositioned bone block required 5 months of stabilization, and the prosthetic rehabilitation of the anterior maxilla was completed using lithium-disilicate crowns. At 24 months the outcome was stable with no relapse and had an excellent pink and white esthetic score.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008437 Maxilla One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS. Maxillae,Maxillary Bone,Bone, Maxillary,Bones, Maxillary,Maxillary Bones,Maxillas
D010027 Osteotomy The surgical cutting of a bone. (Dorland, 28th ed) Osteotomies
D002508 Cephalometry The measurement of the dimensions of the HEAD. Craniometry
D004955 Esthetics, Dental Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108) Cosmetic Dentistry,Aesthetics, Dental,Dental Esthetic,Dental Esthetics,Esthetic, Dental,Cosmetic Dentistries,Dentistries, Cosmetic,Dentistry, Cosmetic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D024343 Open Bite A condition in which certain opposing teeth fail to establish occlusal contact when the jaws are closed. Apertognathia,Nonocclusion,Openbite,Bite, Open

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