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The Effect of Anterior Bite Plate on Development of Child

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of anterior bite plate on the growth and development of oral cavity in deep bite young patients.

Methods: Template include 5 girls and 10 boys the average age of 12.6 ± 0.6 years were selected from private practice after initial evaluation of the study casts, X-rays and photos. Treatment involved the use of anterior bite plate construction in the form of an upper removable applince. Data was recorded at the initial stage, 12 months and 24 months of treatment started. the same records were taken and compared with the initial records.

Results: Anterior bite plate application on deep bite prevented trauma to the soft palate, provided anterior incisor stop with a clear effect on growth and development of upper and lower dentoalveolar structure therefore improving the growth of the mandible.

Conclusions: Anterior bite plate helps in preventing any trauma to the mucosa of the palate by the lower anteriors, prevented further extrusion of upper and lower dent alveolar segments, breaking the lock of occlusion and improving the anterior position

Division: Iranian Division Meeting
Meeting: 2011 Iranian Division Meeting (Tehran, Iran)
Location: Tehran, Iran
Year: 2011
Final Presentation ID: 35
Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s): Scientific Groups
Authors
  • Ansari, Ghassem  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Showkatbakhsh, Abdolrahman  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
  • Dashti, Maryam  ( School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, N/A, Iran )
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    Poster Discussion Session
    POSTER DAY 1- 1
    12/29/2011