Resumen

BARRIOS NUNEZ, Francisco; RODRIGUEZ DE RODRIGUEZ, Lourdes; JIMENEZ MILEO, María  y  SCHEMANN-MIGUEL, Fabio. Contribution of the pediatrician in the prevention of the anterior open bite. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2014, vol.77, n.1, pp.24-28. ISSN 0004-0649.

It is well known that the anterior open bite, previously known as lack of contact of upper and lower anterior teeth is one of the types of malocclusions that, although preventable, affects a large part of the population. Most cases are associated with the presence of oral habits such as atypical swallowing, thumb sucking and mouth breathing as well as hereditary and congenital disorders in a lesser extent. The dental specialist in orthodontics is the professional who has the task of applying the appropriate treatment after the anterior open bite is installed. According to its severity it not only affects the oral cavity but also the patient's facial appearance. Treatment may range from orthopedic treatments, including orthodontic treatment with premolar mutilation to orthognathic surgery. Fortunately this condition is preventable and it is the pediatrician together with the pediatric dentist who has the greatest importance in regard to the early diagnosis of parafunctional habits through a simple intra and extra oral assessment. The preventive approach of the pediatrician would help reduce the morbidity due to the anterior open bite.

Palabras clave : Anterior Open Bite; Prevention; Dentist children.

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