Abstract
In clinical scenarios like anterior cross bite and Angle’s Class II division 2 malocclusion, it is often required to raise the bite temporarily for an effective unobstructed tooth movement of maxillary/mandibular incisors. For relieving the occlusion, numerous removable acrylic plates with bite blocks, glass ionomer splints or fixed bite blocks are commonly used. But each of these are having certain disadvantages. This technique describes semi-fixed posterior acrylic bite blocks which are fixed using “T” shaped spring to the vertically oriented lingual sheaths welded on molar bands both buccally and lingually for added retention. This technique has been found to be reliable and convenient, especially since it allows easy insertion and removal by the orthodontist and avoids the loosening of the bite block before patient’s next visit and keeps the bite open as desired.
Highlights
Fixed Orthodontic treatment involves bonding of attachments on tooth for effecting tooth movement
This article presents a new method of temporary bite raising which is Semifixed and can be removed by orthodontists
Various appliances have been proposed in literature for Temporary bite raising like Bite Raising crowns, Fixed anterior Bite Plane and Glass Ionomer Cement or Composite Blobs on Occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth.[1,2]
Summary
Fixed Orthodontic treatment involves bonding of attachments on tooth for effecting tooth movement. In cases of anterior cross bite or Class II Division 2, teeth from opposing arch are obstructing the bracket placement i.e. in centric occlusion teeth from opposing arch lie onto the area of bracket placement on antagonist tooth or teeth. There is a need to raise the bite temporarily.
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