A new type of modified Essix Retainer for anterior open bite retention.

The most problematic malocclusion type to retain is anterior open bite although many classical retention appliances are known. The difficulty of maintaining the occlusion arises from the lack of control over the tongue behavior and posture in open bite cases. In the current article, a 2 year follow-up of 2 open-bite patients who were retained with a new type of retention appliance, successfully, were presented.

Complications of pediatric denture misuse: a case report.

The multiple loss of primary molars due to caries or other reasons in the primary or mixed dentition can lead to severe mutilation of the developing dentition. It is advisable to construct a removable appliance to maintain the relationship of the remaining teeth and to guide the eruption of the developing teeth in order to prevent the child from developing psychological and speech problems. However, parental and patient cooperation are imperative if the pediatric patient is to exercise the necessary care to maintain the denture in a clean and healthy condition.