Open Bite - "An Open Challenge"

.MS··· Open Bite malocclusion is a common clinical entity and has long been recognized as one of the more difficult problems to treat. Patient selection and Irealmenl principles for non surgical open bite treatment are discussed. Even though the incidence of open bite is ION, it is high on the clinicians list because of its potential lor frustration and fai lure. The frustration stems from conflicting reports that lead to ambiguity with indecision. Any clinician's attempt to correct open bile by following a routine rule book will eventually lead to relapse, failure or questionable compromise. Dental vi s skeletal Open Bite