A Novel Combined SplintOrthodontic Removable Appliance to Correct a Posterior Forced Bite

Prof. Dr. Dr. Ralf J. Radlanski

A Novel Combined Splint Orthodontic Removable Appliance to Correct a Posterior Forced Bite

Patients with a posterior forced bite often show a retro-inclined angulation of the upper front teeth, very frequently combined with an elongation of the upper and lower anterior dentition. 

In these patients, the effect of a splint can be rendered questionable, when the mandible should come forward further, but is hindered by the incisor teeth. As a consequence, in many cases, the splints are 

fabricated with a very high vertical dimension. There are a number of patients, who do not tolerate this vertical dimension of the splints, and thus they are not worn as frequently as they should. And with a 

splint alone, maybe the symptoms could be reduced, however, no improvement of the malocclusion could be expected on the long run. Even worse: a mandible, that wanted to come forward under the splint will be forced backwards again, as soon as the splint has been removed. Therefore, we combine a splint with an active removable orthodontic appliance. A selection of cases will illustrate the approach and the success that has been achieved using this novel device.

Source: IOS Congress

Orthodontic Treatment Without Functional Appliances is not State-Of-The-Art!

Dr. Dr. Alexandra Bodmann MSc

Orthodontic Treatment Without Functional Appliances is
not State-Of-The-Art!

The FGB (functional generating bite) appliance avoids dysfunctions during children's growth

Functional appliances like the FGB can be used from the age of three years up to the stage of the permanent dentition. They support growth by correcting any dysfunction of the whole body, which may be caused by dislocking the dentition. As a result, the mandible is stabilized just by the stomatognatic muscles. Also, the muscular systems of the spine and the pelvis are infl uenced in a positive way: The posture is getting better just by harmonizing the muscular balance of the body. The different auxiliaries of the FGB can correct a crossbite, a deep bite or an open bite. The result stays stable due to the correct inclination of the occlusal plane. In one part of the presentation, it will be explained, how we can convert the bite and correct the inclination of the occlusion. The FGB appliance is easy to handle for any dentist, as it is a simple and very effective functional appliance.

Source: abodmann.de