Malocclusion

intermediate · 2 min

Bimaxillary Protrusion: Aligner Management in Indian Patients

Bimaxillary protrusion is one of the most-requested aesthetic complaints in Indian orthodontic practice. Extraction, anchorage, and aligner staging done honestly.

intermediate · 1 min

Borderline Class II: Aligners vs Surgery-First

A 5, 7mm ANB discrepancy is the borderline zone where aligner camouflage and surgery-first both stay defensible. The decision framework in one page.

intermediate · 5 min

Class I Crowding Malocclusion Explained

Class I molar relationship with anterior crowding is the most common malocclusion, and one of the highest predictability targets for aligners.

intermediate · 5 min

Class II Division 1 Malocclusion Explained

Retruded mandible with proclined upper incisors, the Class II div 1 pattern needs elastics, sometimes TADs, and honest disclosure of surgical alternatives.

intermediate · 5 min

Class II Division 2 Malocclusion Explained

Retroclined upper incisors and a deep bite, Class II div 2 needs bite-opening mechanics that aligners deliver better than braces in mild-moderate cases.

intermediate · 5 min

Class III Underbite Malocclusion Explained

Skeletal Class III sits below the aligner treatment envelope; dental Class III is often aligner-treatable. The diagnostic split matters.

intermediate · 5 min

Crossbite: Anterior and Posterior

Anterior crossbite in the aesthetic zone; posterior crossbite in the occlusion. Both are aligner-treatable in defined ranges, where the ranges end.

intermediate · 5 min

Deep Bite Malocclusion

Overbite above 4 mm needs bite opening before or during aligner treatment. The mechanics, intrusion, ramps, and elastics.

intermediate · 5 min

Mixed-Dentition Malocclusion Signals

The AAO recommends orthodontic screening by age 7. The three malocclusion signals in mixed dentition that warrant interceptive treatment.

intermediate · 5 min

Open Bite Malocclusion

Anterior open bite with a tongue-thrust habit is aligner-treatable in mild cases; skeletal open bite is a surgical case. The diagnostic decision tree.

intermediate · 5 min

Spacing Malocclusion

Generalised spacing responds fast to aligners with high predictability. The retention plan is the harder part.