Algorithm for the differential diagnosis of posterior open bites: Two illustrative cases

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Abstract

Purpose: Posterior open bites can result from several causes: trauma, degenerative changes, tongue thrust habits, single-tooth ankylosis, multiple-tooth ankylosis, and/or condylar hyperplasia. Occasionally, posterior open bites are secondary to a combination of condylar hyperplasia and dental ankylosis, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat because of the large array of causative problems. Materials and Methods: This article presents 2 unusual cases of posterior open bite secondary to multiple etiologies in adolescent male patients. A useful method of algorithmic diagnosis, treatment, and protocol is presented that was used for these cases. Results: The 2 cases were successfully diagnosed and treated using the formulated algorithm for posterior open bites. Conclusions: The algorithms presented facilitate the differential diagnosis of posterior open bites with ambiguous etiology. © 2013 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

First Page

110

Last Page

127

DOI

10.1016/j.joms.2012.03.033

Publication Date

1-1-2013

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