Treatment outcomes and short-term stability in adult anterior openbite patients treated with or without extractions: a National Dental Practice-Based Research Network study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate whether extractions in adult anterior openbite (AOB) patients lead to improved treatment outcomes and better short-term stability.

Materials and methods

Records of extraction (EXT) and nonextraction (NE) adult patients were identified from all patients treated with fixed appliances through the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Photographic Openbite Severity Index was used to assess treatment success and stability. Skeletal, dental, and soft tissue treatment outcomes were evaluated using cephalometric analysis.

Results

Pretreatment and posttreatment records were collected for 115 patients. Thirty-three were treated with extractions; 82 were treated without extractions. The EXT group was younger, more crowded, and had less previo

SUBMITTER: Greenlee GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842112 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature