DEVELOPMENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC OPEN BITE IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS
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Keywords: post-traumatic open bite, dental trauma, children, adults, temporomandibular joint injury, orthodonticsAbstract
Abstract
Post-traumatic open bite is a malocclusion that may occur following injuries to
the teeth, alveolar bone, or temporomandibular joint. The development and progression
of post-traumatic open bite differ between children and adults due to variations in
craniofacial growth, bone remodeling capacity, and adaptive mechanisms. In children,
trauma may interfere with growth centers and tooth eruption patterns, often leading to
progressive skeletal and dentoalveolar abnormalities. In adults, post-traumatic open
bite is more commonly associated with structural damage such as condylar fractures,
dentoalveolar displacement, or degenerative changes of the temporomandibular joint.
Understanding the differences in pathogenesis between children and adults is essential
for selecting appropriate treatment strategies. This article reviews the mechanisms
through which post-traumatic open bite develops in different age groups and highlights
their clinical implications.
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