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oldfart
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Tool needed

#1 Post by oldfart »

I have a posterior open bite (and other gaps) and want to measure the distance of the gap myself. Basically to track progress. Any suggestions on how to do this?
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SquishyBunny
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Re: Tool needed

#2 Post by SquishyBunny »

I don't know how to do it yourself, but my ortho does it for me, so ask yours! My overbite was 8mm and my overjet was .5mm at the start, but I have to wait for them to measure it again.
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oldfart
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Re: Tool needed

#3 Post by oldfart »

Playing Armchair ortho is so much funner than having to wait 4-6 weeks to ask.
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mmkay
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Re: Tool needed

#4 Post by mmkay »

Perhaps a stupid suggestion, but bite into playdoh once per week and take a picture of the "mould"?
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oldfart
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Re: Tool needed

#5 Post by oldfart »

Thats kinda what I do.. (but use Cheese instead of Playdoh). Cheese tastes a bit better.
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Bikerchick85
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Re: Tool needed

#6 Post by Bikerchick85 »

oldfart wrote:Thats kinda what I do.. (but use Cheese instead of Playdoh). Cheese tastes a bit better.
Lololololololol! :lol: I almost spit out my drink when I read this! Oldfart, you Are hilarious!!!
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Nozzelnut
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Re: Tool needed

#7 Post by Nozzelnut »

A stack of popsicle sticks? See how many will fit when you close, then measure?
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oldfart
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Re: Tool needed

#8 Post by oldfart »

Now that is a good idea.
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