Bite Types

advanced · 6 min

Open Bite: The Hardest Case for Aligners (and Why They Still Win)

Open bite, where front teeth do not touch when biting, is historically difficult but is now the best-published aligner success story.

intro · 6 min

Overbite: Diagnosis, Impact and Aligner Correction

An overbite is vertical overlap of upper front teeth over lower. Mild cases are cosmetic; deep bites cause enamel wear and jaw pain.

intermediate · 6 min

Underbite: Class III Correction with Aligners

An underbite occurs when the lower teeth sit ahead of the upper. Mild cases respond to aligners; severe skeletal Class III needs surgery.