Open Bite: Case Study with Clear Aligners
- K Line Europe
- Jan 22
- 1 min read
Patient details:
Age: 34 years old
Gender: Female
Chief complaint: unpleasant gap in front and severe clicking in the mandibular joint with pain upon mouth opening.
Diagnosis:
Anterior open bite, 3-4mm
Slight crowding in the upper anterior teeth
Class I canine and molar relation on the right side
Slight class II canine relation
Slight displacement of the condyle when opening the mouth
Craniomandibular dysfunction
Tongue thrust during swallowing
Treatment Goal and Plan
To begin treatment, we use Aquasplint for 1.5 months to eliminate the symptoms of mandibular dysfunction. The Bluegrass appliance is used for 4-6 months to correct the habits of the tongue. This is followed by clear aligner treatment with K Clear from K Line Europe.
Results and conclusion after open bite treatment
Attachments were placed on the buccal teeth for intrusion. The intrusive effect of the posterior teeth relieved the temporomandibular joint and brought the condyle into a favorable position.
The intrusion of the posterior teeth also helped close the anterior open bite only six months after completion of treatment with the Bluegrass appliance.
The condylar position has been significantly corrected and the patient has no pain, nor is the cracking of the jaw heard when opening the mouth.
*This case study was conducted using K Clear from K Line Europe.
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