case presentation // feature
Anterior Open-Bite Treatment
WITH CLEAR ALIGNERS
by Edward Davis, DMD
Clear aligner treatment has significantly improved over the last
decade. Initially used for mild alignment treatment, aligners have
progressed into treating more complex malocclusions.
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Case presentation
A 30-year-old male with a Class I malocclusion presented with a concern of generalized
spacing in both the maxillary and mandibular
dental arch. The patient had a slight tongue
protrusion that resulted in an anterior open
bite. The open bite was more pronounced on
the left side. The patient had orthodontic treatment as a child and stated that the spaces were
closed at the end of the initial treatment.
Periodontally, the patient presented in good
health, both dental and gingival. There were
no TMD symptoms, and jaw movements were
normal.
The patient mentioned that he regularly
interacted with people as a part of his job, and
that he dreaded how his teeth would appear
with braces. Because of his public job, he
requested a clear aligner treatment. Diagnostic
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