Letter to the Editor - Open Bite Malocclusion: Analysis of the Underlying Components

Abstract

Treatment of AOB should not be viewed as simple as placing a tongue crib for growing individuals, and treating adult patients with posterior segments intrusion or orthognathic surgery. Tongue size & position, incisal show at rest and on smiling, mandibular plane steepness and lip competence should all be closely monitored before planning what should be done. There is still a need for a detailed systematic analysis of all these components and relating these findings to the possible treatment options to serve as a guide for orthodontists in dealing with such difficult cases. This is currently our area of interest and we are working as a team to establish a schematic approach, aiming to specifically recognize the exact components of AOB malocclusion and target our treatment accordingly.