@article{nokey,

title = {Anterior open bite treatment with clear aligners in adults},

author = {Heeyeon Suh and Bella Shen Garnett and Kimberly Mahood and Heesoo Oh},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1073874625001227?pes=vor&utm_source=scopus&getft_integrator=scopus},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2025.10.006},

issn = {1073-8746},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-10-11},

journal = {Seminars in Orthodontics},

abstract = {Anterior open bites represent one of the most complex malocclusions to treat due to their multifactorial etiology and high risk of relapse. While traditionally managed with fixed appliances, extractions, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), or surgery, clear aligner therapy has emerged as an effective alternative for adult patients when biomechanics are properly applied. Anterior open bite correction with clear aligners occurs primarily through incisor extrusion, with limited and less predictable contributions from molar intrusion. This paper reviews current knowledge on anterior open bite correction with clear aligners, the predictability of relevant tooth movements, and clinical outcomes reported in the literature. It also presents a contemporary clinical protocol for managing anterior open bite with clear aligners, including setup strategies in the digital treatment plan, class-specific considerations, staging, and retention. },

keywords = {anterior open bite, biomechanics, clear aligners, Retention},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{Oh2016,

title = {Evaluation of posttreatment stability after orthodontic treatment in the mixed and permanent dentitions},

author = {Heesoo Oh and Ning Ma and Ping Ping Feng and Katherine Kieu and Roger Boero and Steven Dugoni and Maryse Aubert and David W. Chambers},

url = {http://162.214.24.32/~crilorg/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Evaluation-of-post-treatment-changes.pdf},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Angle Orthodontist},

volume = {86},

number = {6},

pages = {1010–1018},

abstract = {Objective: To investigate posttreatment changes in the maxillary and mandibular arches in patients who underwent orthodontic treatment during the mixed and permanent dentitions.

Materials and Methods: The sample was collected retrospectively from three private practices and consisted of 42 patients who were at least 10 years out of orthodontic treatment. The longitudinal records of study casts and cephalometric radiographs were analyzed to quantify posttreatment changes.

Results: Minimal changes in maxillary and mandibular irregularity occurred after an average of 16.98 years from completion of treatment. More than 10 years posttreatment, approximately 81% of the maxillary anterior teeth and 88% of the mandibular anterior teeth showed clinically acceptable incisor alignment (,3.5 mm). Mandibular fixed retainers greatly aided in maintaining the stability of the mandibular incisor alignment. However, posttreatment changes in maxillary incisor irregularity did not appear to be influenced by the presence of a mandibular fixed retainer. When compared with longitudinal changes observed in untreated subjects, the increase in incisor irregularity resembled a pattern similar to the regression line of untreated subjects and seems to be entirely age related. Arch width and arch depth was consistently decreased after treatment, but the

magnitude of change was minimal at about 1 mm. No associations were found between any of the cephalometric measurements and changes in incisor irregularities.

Conclusions: Orthodontic treatment stability can be achieved and mandibular fixed retention appears to be a valuable contributor, especially in patients with further growth expected. (Angle Orthod. 2016;86:1010–1018)},

keywords = {Incisor irregularity, Long-term stability, Mandibular fixed retainer, Posttreatment, Retention},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}