title: Dental appliances with inadequate occlusal coverage: a case report.
abstract: A case is presented which illustrates the occlusal problems that can develop when a dental appliance such as a temporomandibular splint with incomplete occlusal cover is worn for a reasonable length of time. As in this case, the selective over-eruption of posterior teeth not incorporated in the appliance can lead to the development of an anterior open bite and an increased overjet. A simple orthodontic method to correct the iatrogenic malocclusion through the re-intrusion of the over-erupted teeth is shown and the importance of providing long-term dental appliances with full occlusal contact is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, Lexden Road, Essex County Hospital, Colchester, UK. chate@rcsed.ac.uk
authors.forename: R A C
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Chate
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Falconer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017090:Occlusal Splints / Q000009:adverse effects*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers / Q000009:adverse effects; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation