Modified posterior bite block for scissor bite correction

Early correction of unilateral scissor bite using transforce appliance and modified twin block appliance

Early treatment of scissor bite has been advocated mainly to prevent function jaw shift that can eventually lead to permanent skeletal asymmetry and temporomandibular joint pathosis. Although unilateral scissor bite is more common, most of the times, bilateral mandibular expansion is indicated. Lingual transforce appliance can be useful in such cases. This article presents a patient with unilat...

the effect of spring loaded posterior occlusal bite-block on treatment of skeletal open bite

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Implant-Supported Bite Blocks for Open Bite Correction in Adults

Altering the vertical dimension of the face remains one of the greatest clinical challenges with a multitude of orthodontic, orthopedic and surgical interventions recommended for the correction of associated skeletal, dental and neuromuscular abnormalities. Along with treatment, long-term stability of open bite corrections remains questionable, mainly because of weak musculature. Use of posteri...

One-appointment correction of a scissor bite with 2D lingual brackets and fiber-reinforced composites.

Prolonged Atrio-Ventricular Block Following Scorpion Bite: A Case Report

This report describes a 55-year-old woman in whom yellow scorpion sting resulted in the development of Mobitz type 1 and transient complete heart blocks unresponsive to atropine administration.  It might be concluded that although autonomic involvement including parasympathetic overactivity is present in such cases, other factors such as toxic damage to the cardiac conduction system may play a ...