overbites

Question 0

what factors need to be taken into account when treatment planning for an overbite?

Answer 0

the lip relationship
vertical facial pattern
occlusal plane
interocclusal distance
treatment time and the patients age

Question 1

how can the aetiology of the dental overbite be classified?

Answer 1

dental
skeletal
combination

Question 2

what are the mechanics involved in treating an overbite and how can they be acieved clinically?

Answer 2

1) Intrusive
- fixed appliances
- anterior high-pull headgear
2) Extrusive
- fixed appliances
- removable appliances

Question 3

what can biteplanes be used for?

Answer 3

to free the occlusion
to correct overbites
bruxism, TMJ problems
change incisor position

Question 4

what are some of the effects of biteplanes?

Answer 4

molar eruption
increase in lower facial height
improve lower incisor crowding
proclination of lower incisors
aleration of condylar position
growth
biteplanes do not result in incisor depression