Open-bite treatment utilizing clear removable appliances with intermaxillary and intramaxillary elastics

World J Orthod. 2009 Summer;10(2):130-4.

Abstract

Clear removable appliances with elastics can be effective and efficient in extruding maxillary teeth during aligner treatment or following a relapse of an open bite. Some patients with open bites refuse to wear conventional fixed appliances. In these individuals, clear aligners with elastics could be a valuable alternative.

MeSH terms

  • Elastomers*
  • Humans
  • Open Bite / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Orthodontic Appliances, Removable*
  • Orthodontic Extrusion / instrumentation
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Recurrence
  • Stress, Mechanical

Substances

  • Elastomers