Non-orthodontic intervention and non-nutritive sucking behaviours: A literature review

Liyana Tanny, Boyen Huang, Noel Ye Naung, Geoffrey Currie

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Abstract

Anterior open bite (AOB) is one of the most complex malocclusions to manage. AOB is caused by either by skeletal, genetic or environmental factors. Numerous treatment options are currently utilised to manage AOB. These vary from non-invasive behavioural shaping to orthodontic and surgical interventions. This paper reviews the available orthodontic and non-orthodontic interventions used in the management of AOB. The literature review was carried out using the PubMed search engine from the first of January 2000 to the first of June 2017. Two major keywords (open bite and anterior open bite) were used in addition to 23 minor keywords in the review. AOB is one of the most complex malocclusions to treat with high relapse rates. Long term outcome in treatments of patients with AOB was substantially low. Relapse rates were not taken into consideration for some of the literature reviewed. Despite limitations of the literature, it is recommended that orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) and non-orthodontic intervention (NOI) be used in conjunction as an effective treatment option for Anterior Open Bite.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215-222
Number of pages8
JournalKaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume34
Issue number4
Early online dateFeb 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2018

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