A custom-made appliance for mandibular mobilization in children with limited mouth opening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Limited mouth opening can impact oral function and hygiene, necessitating surgical intervention. Adjunctive appliance therapy has been shown to improve postoperative outcomes. At The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a customized Mandibular Opening Appliance (MOA) was developed to enhance jaw mobility post-surgery.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was conducted for seven patients who completed MOA therapy at our orthodontic clinic between 2021 and 2024, using data from patients' charts. Maximum incisal opening (MIO) was recorded pre-surgery, post-surgery, following MOA use, and follow-up.

Results

Pre-surgical MIO ranged from 5 to 17 mm, with a mean of 8.8 ± 5.2 mm. Among the five patients with good to excellent compliance, final MIO ranged from 1

SUBMITTER: Maleki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature