Anterior open bite malocclusion
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Thirty adult patients with skeletal open configuration and anterior open bite, who required orthodontic maxillary posterior tooth intrusion, were recruited. 1) good general health and oral health with a healthy periodontium, probing depth of 3 mm or less at all teeth and no radiographic evidence of bone loss; 2) absence of anti-inflammatory drug administration in the month preceding the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) pregnancy (women); 2) liver disease; 3) previous experience of orthodontic treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Alveolar bone remodelling 2 months after loading force Raised of chondroitin sulphate level | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of tooth movement 32 months after loading force Distance | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of dentistry, Chiang Mai University