Question 53 · LDEK · Open bite and deep bite

Which of the following is characteristic of the total open bite?

  1. A. speech impediment, which is always present.
  2. B. lip tension.
  3. C. preserved extraoral features.
  4. D. normal mastication.
  5. E. shortened lower lip.
Hint

Consider what a long lower face with contact only on the molars does to the patient's ability to close the lips.

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