title: Anterior open bite correction by Le Fort I or bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.
abstract: Some of the most challenging dentofacial deformities facing surgeons and orthodontists are anterior open bite malocclusions. Determining the cause for the development of an anterior open bite and formulating a diagnosis are complicated by the role of neuromuscular and genetic influences. Long-term skeletal and dental stability has been a concern because of the influence that the neuromusculature has on the repositioned jaws and stability of teeth after vertical orthodontic mechanics required for closing open bites.
authors: Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. drprey@global.co.za
authors: Johan P
authors: JP
authors: Reyneke
authors: Carlo
authors: C
authors: Ferretti
mesh_terms: D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology; D009469:Neuromuscular Junction / Q000503:physiopathology; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods*