Bite Types

intermediate · 2 min

Crossbite Diagnosis: Dental vs Skeletal in Adults

The dental-vs-skeletal call decides whether aligners solve the bite or camouflage it. The 4-test screen that separates the two chairside.

intermediate · 1 min

Deep Bite Correction Limits With Aligners

Aligners correct deep bites through intrusion of incisors or extrusion of posteriors, the choice drives predictability and refinement odds.

intermediate · 1 min

Open Bite Relapse Risk After Aligners

Anterior open bites carry the highest relapse rate in orthodontics. The retention and habit-control protocol that materially changes the odds.

intermediate · 1 min

Anterior vs Posterior Open Bite: Diagnostic and Treatment Split

Anterior open bites respond to posterior intrusion; posterior open bites almost always need surgery or elastics. The split is diagnostic, not stylistic.

intermediate · 1 min

Skeletal vs Dental Deep Bite

A dental deep bite is aligner territory with intrusion mechanics. A skeletal deep bite needs orthognathic planning, misclassifying it wastes 18 months.

intermediate · 1 min

Traumatic Occlusion in Bite-Type Diagnosis

Traumatic occlusion is a functional diagnosis layered on top of any bite type. Screening, occlusal analysis, and staged correction with aligners.

intermediate · 5 min

Anterior vs Posterior Open Bite: What Changes Clinically

Anterior open bites often trace to tongue posture; posterior open bites usually signal skeletal or eruption problems. Treatment diverges early.

intermediate · 5 min

Bite Classification: Angle Class I, II and III Explained

Angle's classification describes the molar relationship. Class I is normal, Class II is retruded mandible, Class III is protruded mandible.

intermediate · 5 min

Deep Bite: Diagnosis and Aligner Treatment Options

A deep bite is >4mm vertical overlap. Aligners correct mild-to-moderate deep bites with intrusion of anteriors and posterior extrusion.

intermediate · 5 min

Edge-to-Edge Bite: A Clinical Review

Edge-to-edge occlusion wears anterior teeth prematurely. Aligner correction targets a small overjet and overbite to restore function.

intermediate · 5 min

Functional Shift in Crossbite: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

A functional shift is a habitual mandibular deviation to avoid a crossbite. Left uncorrected in childhood, it becomes skeletal asymmetry.

intro · 6 min

Crossbite: Why It Cannot Be Ignored

A crossbite is a reversed relationship between upper and lower teeth on one side. Untreated, it causes uneven jaw growth and asymmetric wear.