Studies of
anterior open bite cases reveal multiple etiological
aspects. Amongst the various causes that can result in
this condition, dental circumstances and especially
Bruxism can cause anterior open bite. Dental causes
leading to anterior open bite can be dealt with through
the correct orthodontic treatments that are available
currently. However, a long lasting cure is not always
assured through such orthodontic manipulations.
Anterior
open bite and its relation to
Bruxism
Anterior
open bite is a dental condition characterized by an
absence of the typical vertical overlap of the upper and
lower incisors as it should be in a set of healthy
teeth. The effect of this condition is that the closed
teeth do not close completely, and creates an open space
even when the teeth are closed together. This condition
has many other causal factors apart from the Bruxism
symptoms that we are concerned with here. This dental
condition can make normal actions such as swallowing and
chewing extremely difficult. Some exhibit problems in
speech too.
Sometimes
anterior open bit conditions can be brought on by
Bruxism teeth grinding and (or) teeth clenching actions
when pursued over a long duration – as in chronic cases
of Bruxism. Teeth clenching and teeth grinding (in acute
cases) can lead to deformation in teeth and jaw
alignments. Anterior teeth are severely affected by
teeth grinding that subsists over a long time
period.
There has
also been a few reports about mouth bites and splints
(used to manage Bruxism teeth grinding) that have caused
the development of anterior open bite condition in
teeth. In any case, mouth guards are devices that need
extreme care to see that they are a perfect fit. This
requires a specialist’s examination and supervision of
the fitting.
Treatment
of anterior open bite caused by
Bruxism
The use of
mouth guards and splints are prescribed in many cases of
anterior open bite caused by Bruxism. These mouth guards
are moulded pads that are used on teeth to protect them
from the typical wear and tear of Bruxism teeth
grinding.
Special
orthodontic treatments are also used to provide
correction measures to reverse the anterior open bite
created by Bruxism.
In growing
children, anterior open bite caused by Bruxism teeth
grinding has been known to close naturally during the
course of the body’s growth.
When teeth
grinding as a chronic case is the cause of anterior open
bite, dental correction are only temporary solutions.
Bruxism requires holistic treatment.
