Molar Intrusion Using High Pull Headgear

Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Changes Following Posterior Teeth Intrusion With High Pull Headgear in The Treatment of Patients With Anterior Open Bite

This prospective clinical study will evaluate the effect of high pull headgear for molar intrusion, compared with the control group, in adolescent patients with open bite malocclusion. The study sample will consist of 24 patients with anterior open bite divided equally in two groups. The sample will be collected consecutively from patients attending the Orthodontic Department at Damascus university. A modified version of the OBA (Open Bite Appliance),introduced by Erverdi and Usumez, will be applied for all patients. High pull headgears will be used in the first group, while, in the second (control) group, Open Bite Appliances will be used only. The skeletal and dentoalveolar changes occurring after intrusion of posterior teeth will be assessed by using posteroanterior and lateral cephalometric radiographs; pre- and post- treatment changes for each group will be evaluated.

Open bite malocclusion is considered one of the most difficult malocclusion to correct in orthodontic treatment because it appears as a result of different etiological factors such as genetic, dental, skeletal, functional, soft tissue, and habits that play roles in its development. Different treatment modalities used for the treatment of an anterior open bite. Multiloop edgewise archwires, miniscrews, high-pull headgear, and bite blocks have been used for anterior open bite patients, most open bite patients characterized by increased facial height, class II skeletal pattern, and vertical excess in maxillary posterior teeth. Functional appliances, magnets, posterior bite blocks, and high pull headgear are used for posterior teeth intrusion. It is possible to generate intrusive force by using high pull headgear. Furthermore, direction of force can be changed according to the center of resistance of the dental units to achieve a better tooth movement control. The intrusion of posterior teeth will lead to decreased lower facial height by a counterclockwise rotation of the mandible; and improve class II skeletal relationship. This study was the first clinical trial, that compare the effect of high pull headgear for molar intrusion with the control group in adolescent patients.

A modified version of the Open Bite Appliance (OBA),introduced by Erverdi and Usumez, will be applied with high pull headgear for Orthoclassic ®1300 NE Alpha Drive, McMinnville, OR 97128 USA 866.752.0065.

A modified version of the Open Bite Appliance (OBA),introduced by Erverdi and Usumez, will be applied only.

a modified version of the OBA (Open Bite Appliance),introduced by Erverdi and Usumez, will be applied in compination with a high pull headgear.

A modified version of the OBA (Open Bite Appliance),introduced by Erverdi and Usumez, will be applied alone (Control group)

This variable will be evaluated twice; T0 before treatment, and T1 at the end of molar intrusion which will be abroximately after 7 months.

This variable will be evaluated twice; T0 before treatment, and T1 at the end of molar intrusion which will be approximately after 7 months

This variable will be evaluated twice; T0 before treatment, and T1 at the end of molar intrusion which will be approximately after 7 months

This variable will be evaluated twice; T0 before treatment, and T1 at the end of molar intrusion which will be approximately after 7 months

This variable will be evaluated twice; T0 before treatment, and T1 at the end of molar intrusion which will be approximately after 7 months

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with skeletal open bite determined by an increased B angle (angle between maxillary plane and mandibular plane), sum of Bjork and the mandibular plane angle (angle between SN plane and mandibular plane). patients between 12 and 18 years old with permanent dentition stage. Negative over bite of more than a mm Class I and Class II skeletal anteroposterior relationship. Exclusion Criteria: Previous orthodontic treatment. Patients with syndromes, clefts, or craniofacial abnormalities. Class III skeletal anteroposterior relationship.

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