Abstract
Depending on the progressive stage of severity of muscular dystrophy, the patients may develop complications like open bite. But at present, there is no valid treatment method available. We treated a 14-year-old patient with open bite resulting primarily from progressive muscular dystrophy utilizing the intact healthy alveolar over denture method. Following treatment, sensuousness recovery and improvement of occlusion and masticatory function were attained and above all the patient was extremely satisfied with the results. This treatment method, intact healthy alveolar over denture method is worthy of mention for its effectiveness and low risk for the treatment of open bite for patients with progressive muscular dystrophy.
