Mitchell: An Introduction to Orthodontics 3e 
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Chapter 12
Anterior open bite and posterior open bite
Chate, R. A. C. (1994). The burden of proof: a critical review of orthodontic claims made by some general practitioners. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 106, 96-105. [PubMed 8017355]
An excellent discussion of the evidence on the postulated and actual effects of mouth breathing upon the dentition, plus much other information. Highly recommended.Dung, D. J. and Smith, R. J. (1998). Cephalometric and clinical diagnoses of open bite tendency. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 94, 484-90. [DOI: 10.1016/0889-5406%2888%2990006-6]
The authors also look at predictors of successful treatment.Linder-Aronson, S. (1970). Adenoids: their effect on mode of breathing and nasal airflow and their relationship to characteristics of the facial skeleton and dentition. Acta Otolaryngologica (Supplement), 265, 1.
Lopez-Gavito, G., Wallen, T. R., Little, R. M., and Joondeph, D. R. (1985). Anterior open-bite malocclusion: a longitudinal 10-year postretention evaluation of orthodontically treated patients. American Journal of Orthodontics, 87, 175-86. [PubMed 3856391] [DOI: 10.1016/0002-9416%2885%2990038-7]
Mizrahi, E. (1978). A review of anterior open bite. British Journal of Orthodontics, 5, 21-7. [PubMed 284793]
A worthy review.Oliver, R. G. (1980). Submerged permanent molars: four case reports. British Dental Journal, 160, 128-30. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4805789]
The cases reported are classified into primary failure of eruption and arrest of eruption. The management of these two conditions is discussed.Orton, H. S. (1990). Functional Appliances in Orthodontic Treatment. Quintessence Books, London.
A beautifully illustrated and informative book. The maxillary and buccal intrusion splints are described.Vaden, J. L. (1998). Non-surgical treatment of the patient with vertical discrepancy. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 113, 567-82. [PubMed 9598615] [DOI: 10.1016/S0889-5406%2898%2970268-9]
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