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
Recommended Citation
Ponsford, Mitchell W. and Stella, John P., "Algorithm for the differential diagnosis of posterior open bites: Two illustrative cases" (2013). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 298.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/298