DIGITAL SUCTION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR ANTERIOR OPEN BITE - LITERATURE REVIEW

Resumo

Anterior open bite is a malocclusion characterized by a negative vertical overlap between the anterior teeth when the posterior teeth are in occlusion. Its etiology is multifactorial, potentially resulting from genetic disorders, normal inheritance, and anomalous craniofacial developmental conditions, primarily related to deleterious habits and environmental etiological factors associated with psycho-emotional behavior. In this sense, the main risk factor for the development

of anterior dentoalveolar open bite is thumb sucking. Etiological factors can lead to changes in occlusal development, altered dental and lingual positioning, and lack of lip seal. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a literature review on the relationship between the deleterious habit of thumb sucking and anterior open bite. For this study, the Pubmed, Bireme, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases were used, in addition to consultations with the bibliographic collection available at the Unicesumar – Curitiba Campus library, using the keywords: Open bite, Deleterious habits, and Digital sucking. Diagnosis should be made through a detailed medical history, clinical examination, and complementary tests; treatment should be conducted by mitigating the harmful habit. It should be carried out by a multidisciplinary team to verify and treat any possible damage caused. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis for treatment tends to be.