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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Treatment of severe anterior open bite by using tongue crib and teeth extraction: a case report.

Jingmei Zhang, Yinuo Zhao, Dongsheng Song, Xinyu Liu, Chenmeng Lu, Jingzheng Yi, Yi Zhang, Min Hu

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Jingmei ZhangDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China.
Yinuo ZhaoDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China.
Dongsheng SongDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China.
Xinyu LiuDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China.
Chenmeng LuJilin Provincial Clinical Medicine Research Center of Orthodontics, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China.
Jingzheng YiJilin Provincial Clinical Medicine Research Center of Orthodontics, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China.
Yi ZhangDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China. zhangyi0519@jlu.edu.cn.
Min HuDepartment of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatolog, Stomatology School of Jilin University, No. 1500 Qinghua Road, Chaoyang Area, Changchun City, Jilin Province, P.R. China. humin@jlu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81801005Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province YDZJ202301ZYTS432
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnterior open bite is a kind of malocclusion that can affect the oral function, aesthetics and even mental health of adolescents. Breaking harmful habits plays an important role in the orthodontic treatment of patients during the growth and development period. CASE PRESENTATION: This case focuses on a 13-year-old adolescent male with anterior open bite of 6 mm, Class II malocclusion, and finger sucking, tongue thrusting habits, and abnormal swallowing pattern. Based on the etiology and the patient's condition, a treatment plan involving extraction of second premolars and use of an adhesive tongue crib was implemented. After 35 months of active treatment and 12 months of retention, results showed improved occlusion, normal overbite and overjet, proper molar relationships, and enhanced facial aesthetics. The study highlights addressing etiological factors and using appropriate treatments. A modified Hawley retainer and a retainer with a welded tongue crib at night helped maintain results due to the patient's history and potential for recurrence.

conclusionsFor adolescent patients with anterior open bite, clear diagnosis and elimination of causative factors are key to favorable treatment results. Combining multiple mechanisms can effectively restore and establish a good occlusal relationship. Throughout the treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to patients' growth and development. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Open BiteTooth ExtractionAdolescentFingersuckingHumansMaleMalocclusion, Angle Class IIOrthodontic RetainersTongueTongue HabitsAnterior open biteExtractionOrthodontic treatmentTongue crib

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PMID40301873
PMCPMC12039108

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