title: Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient.
abstract: Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describes the management of severe anterior open bite following maxillary distraction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Koteswara Prasad
authors.affiliation: Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Syed Altaf
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Arun B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Chitharanjan
authors.affiliation: Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Jyotsna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murthy
keywords: Maxillary hypoplasia; midface distraction; temporary anchorage devices