Predominant dental and skeletal components associated with open-bite malocclusion

Conclusions Increased total anterior facial height, mandibular clockwise rotation, and increased maxillary posterior alveolar and basal heights were the predominant features of open-bite malocclusion influencing over bite. The inclination of the lower incisors was significantly decreased, indicating dentoalveolar adaptation to the backward rotation of the mandible.

Source: Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research