Abstract | PURPOSE: MATERIAL AND METHODS: RESULTS: The overbite decreased significantly and the SpP/MP value increased significantly. The increase in the value of the Y-axis and the MP/SN angle before and after treatment was statistically insignificant. CONCLUSION: Opening of the bite during distraction of the mandible can be expected. The use of the 'floating bone' technique did not correct the overbite permanently. The patients in whom an open bite has already been treated are not ideal for mandibular lengthening by means of distraction osteogenesis.
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Authors | K Hero Breuning, Peter J van Strijen, Birte Prahl-Andersen, D Bram Tuinzing |
Journal | Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
(J Craniomaxillofac Surg)
Vol. 32
Issue 2
Pg. 119-25
(Apr 2004)
ISSN: 1010-5182 [Print] Scotland |
PMID | 14980594
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cephalometry
- Child
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Malocclusion, Angle Class II
(pathology, surgery)
- Mandible
(pathology, surgery)
- Open Bite
(etiology, therapy)
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Orthodontic Retainers
- Osteogenesis, Distraction
(adverse effects, instrumentation)
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