Evidence-Based Orthodontics: Translating Research into Clinical Decision-Making

Treatment of dentoalveolar anterior open bite in the mixed dentition has esthetical and functional benefits, increasing quality of life. In this lecture, new approaches of treating anterior open bite including clear aligners and translucent palatal crib will be discussed in counterpoint with the long term effects of classical palatal cribs and lingual spurs. The influence of treatment timing and associated myofunctional therapy on the treatment efficiency of anterior open bite will also be presented.

Learning objectives:

- To discuss new approaches of treating anterior open bites in pre-adolescents including clear aligners and translucent palatal cribs.
- To review the long-term outcomes of classical palatal cribs and lingual spurs.
- To present the impact of treatment timing and associated myofunctional therapy on treatment efficiency.