10 - Open Bite

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Orthodontic Summary

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Case Differences

• Accepted ClinCheck: Attachments would be placed for extrusion with latest protocol.

• Accepted ClinCheck: Doctor requested custom staging.

Open Bite

Case provided courtesy of
Dr. Sue Wending

Diagnosis

Patient's Chief Concern
Patient had difficulty eating a sandwich because of her openbite. Her dentist had told her the openbite could only be corrected by surgery which the patient had declined.

Diagnostic Summary

Anterior openbite
Bilateral posterior crossbite
Migraine headaches
Mild crowding

Treatment

Treatment Summary

Closed anterior openbite
Resolved crowding
Corrected posterior crossbite
Patient's migraine headaches resolved

Post Invisalign Treatment

Upper and lower bonded retainers were placed
Essix retainers

Treatment Tip

Many doctors face the challenges of educating, discussing and informing their patients about potential compromises in treatment. Click here to view similar cases where the patient declined surgery and Invisalign was used as an alternative treatment option.