A Simple Technique to Fabricate Bite Turbos

Hoger Omran Alsheikho,Doaa Jomah

doi:10.1177/03015742211013762

Abstract

Bite turbos are a relatively new but widespread fabrication used in a variety of orthodontic cases. Bite turbos placed on lingual surfaces of upper incisors help disclude the posterior teeth and open the bite. This report describes a simple, effective, and economical technique to fabricate resin composite bite turbos. This method does not require laboratory procedures and can be manufactured using materials that are usually available in a regular dental practice.

Highlights

Bite turbos, bite ramps, or bite planes are descriptive terms for blocks placed on the teeth to open the bite
The bite turbos were applied to a patient with a deep bite,the upper and lower brackets could not be bonded at the beginning of the treatment (Figure 7a, b)
Class II patients are usually characterized by having a deep bite and an increased curve of Spee, which can be caused by extrusion of the lower incisors and the second molars

Summary

Introduction

Bite ramps, or bite planes are descriptive terms for blocks placed on the teeth to open the bite. After etching the tooth surface with phosphoric acid and applying bond and light cure, composite resin or any materials used to fabricate the bite turbos are put into the mini-mold holder and positioned on the prepared tooth surface, light cured.

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Conclusion