Abstract:
Anterior open bite is malocclusion in which the incisal edges of the upper and lower
incisors do not touch each other, it has a multifactorial and complex etiology. The
objective of the present study is to present a clinical case report of anterior open bite
in a child, with an interdisciplinary approach. Patient N.F.X., 8 years old, female,
looks for treatment with the complaint of “toothache” (sic). Pediatric Dentistrytreatment was initially carried out and later Orthodontics treatment was carried out
with a fixed space-maintaining appliance due to the early loss of the lower deciduous
molar and a fixed palatal crib appliance due to the presence of 5mm of anterior open
bite. The follow-up time was 11 months and the patient was referred for treatment
with a Speech Therapist. Interdisciplinary and early management in the treatment of
anterior open bite is of great importance to allow the correct growth and craniofacial
development of the child.Therapist. Interdisciplinary and early action in the treatment
of anterior open bite is of great importance to allow the correct growth and
craniofacial development of the child.
