Inclinação do Plano Oclusal Frontal: Etiologia, Diagnóstico e Formas de Tratamento: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The occlusal plane in front view is an important factor to be considered in the initial clinical examination of the patient, in the planning of the orthodontic treatment. The presence of occlusal plane inclination has influence on facial aesthetics, on the smile of the patient and may interfere with the function of the stomatognathic system. The cant is evaluated in two regions: posterior region of the molars, and earlier, in the center of the clinical crown of the canines. In many cases, to correct this deformity, it was necessary to perform orthognathic surgery because, the intrusion required to level the occlusal plane was difficult to be achieved through orthodontic mechanics only. However, with the introduction of temporary anchorage devices, such as miniimplants and miniplates, this intrusion has become simple in clinical practice in orthodontics. In this context, this study is a literature review of the etiology, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities related to the inclination of the frontal occlusal plane. It was concluded that the majority of patients with inclination of the occlusal plane can avoid orthognathic surgery in the jaw, through the use of temporary anchorage devices for correcting the occlusal plane canted.