The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Adult Anterior Open Bite Study: Treatment success.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anterior open bite (AOB) continues to be a challenging malocclusion for orthodontists to treat and retain long-term. There is no consensus on which treatment modality is most successful. This study reports on the overall success rate of AOB orthodontic treatment in the adult population across the United States, as well as 4 major treatment modalities and other factors that may influence treatment success.

Methods

Practitioners and their adult patients with AOB were recruited through the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Patient dentofacial and demographic characteristics, practitioner demographic and practice characteristics, and factors relating to orthodontic treatment were reported. Treatment success was determined from posttreatment (T2) later

SUBMITTER: Todoki LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7959269 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature