title: Case report--anterior open bite as a complication of splint therapy.
abstract: A case of anterior open bite secondary to occlusal splint therapy in the adult is described. The occlusal splint covered all maxillary teeth, including the third molars. A brief discussion of the findings and treatment considerations is presented.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Todd
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Freer
mesh_terms: D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017090:Occlusal Splints / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000628:therapy