Scissor bite in humans and its effects
- Scissor bite does not significantly influence the facial profile in humans.
- Chewing habits are affected due to lack of contact between molars.

Treatment options for scissor bite
- Treatment options for scissor bite may include using expansion devices for the lower arch.
- Orthodontic treatment with the use of cross-elastics can also be effective.
- Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) have been shown to correct scissor bite in humans.
- A new method using Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) has been successful in correcting scissor bite.
- Orthodontic mini-implants can be used to treat severe scissor bite in adult patients.
- Nonsurgical treatment options can be effective for unilateral scissor bite in growing patients.
- Miniscrew anchorage has been used for scissor-bite correction.
- Oral habits related to Brodie syndrome can be corrected with orthodontic treatment.

References on scissor bite
- Jung, Min-Ho (2011-04-01). Treatment of severe scissor bite in a middle-aged adult patient with orthodontic mini-implants.
- Oualalou, Y.; Benyahia, H.; Zaoui, F. (2015-09-01). Orthodontic correction of a Brodie syndrome case related to oral habits.
- Li, Huang; Wang, Qian; Wu, Tuojiang (2014-04-01). Nonsurgical treatment of unilateral scissor bite in a growing patient.
- Kalia, Ajit; Sharif, Kanaan (2012-09-01). Scissor-bite correction using miniscrew anchorage.
- Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scissor_bite&oldid=1141128944
- American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (139, 4 Suppl): S154–165

Journal sources on scissor bite
- Jung, Min-Ho (2011-04-01). Treatment of severe scissor bite in a middle-aged adult patient with orthodontic mini-implants.
- Oualalou, Y.; Benyahia, H.; Zaoui, F. (2015-09-01). Orthodontic correction of a Brodie syndrome case related to oral habits.
- Li, Huang; Wang, Qian; Wu, Tuojiang (2014-04-01). Nonsurgical treatment of unilateral scissor bite in a growing patient.
- Kalia, Ajit; Sharif, Kanaan (2012-09-01). Scissor-bite correction using miniscrew anchorage.
- American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (139, 4 Suppl): S154–165

Categorization of scissor bite
- Scissor bite falls under the category of Orthodontics.
- It is a dental condition that requires orthodontic treatment.
- The correction of scissor bite is an important aspect of orthodontics.
- Orthodontic techniques and devices are used to treat scissor bite.
- Scissor bite can be effectively managed through orthodontic interventions.