Abstract
Background
The interest of this case report is the evaluation of the correlation between the condylar pathways and incisor guidance recorded by computerized axiography and functional cephalometry analysis before and after therapy with the “Function Generating Bite” (FGB-D) appliance for deep bite correction.
Methods
A 12-year-old Italian male patient affected by deep bite was treated with the functional appliance FGB-D to correct the malocclusion. Computerized axiography and functional cephalometry analysis were performed before and after therapy to evaluate the temporomandibular joint function (TMJ).
Results
The results showed an improvement of morphology and symmetry of the axiographic tracings and in particular a very good coordination between condylar movement and incisal guide.
Conclusions
The FGB-D appliance is a useful appliance to correct deep bite dental malocclusions improving occlusion and TMJ function.
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This research was partially supported by a grant of the Italian Ministry of Research.
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Reverdito, M., Piancino, M., Frongia, G. et al. Functional cephalometry analysis and computerized axiography before and after therapy with “Function Generating Bite” in a deep bite patient. J. Stomat. Occ. Med. 4, 67–71 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12548-011-0010-y
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