Publications by authors named "Sam Finkleman"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the long-term stability and satisfaction of adult patients with anterior open bite (AOB) after orthodontic treatment, focusing on factors related to both patients and practitioners.
- Data collected included patient characteristics and treatment methods, with stability assessed through intraoral photographs and satisfaction measured via questionnaires, covering various treatment approaches and retention options.
- Results indicated that overall treatment stability was high across different methods, with higher stability linked to factors like extractions and initial tooth positioning, while patient satisfaction remained consistently high, regardless of the type of retention used.
The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Adult Anterior Open Bite Study: Treatment recommendations and their association with patient and practitioner characteristics.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
September 2019
Introduction: This aim of this paper is to describe and identify the practitioner and patient characteristics that are associated with treatment recommendations for adult anterior open bite patients across the United States.
Methods: Practitioners and patients were recruited within the framework of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Practitioners were asked about their demographic characteristics and their treatment recommendations for these patients.