Open bite – treatment with Invisalign overlays
An open bite is a defect in which some of the upper and lower teeth do not meet each other properly during occlusion. It can affect not only the aesthetics of the smile, but also the way you bite and the function of your bite. In many cases, it can be treated with modern orthodontic trays, such as Invisalign.
Open bite is one of the malocclusions also described in our guide: what malocclusions Invisalign treats. If you want to learn more about the overlay treatment itself, see the Invisalign Wroclaw page.
What might open bite treatment with overlays look like?
The following visualization shows how the alignment of teeth and their relationship to each other can gradually change during treatment. In practice, each treatment plan is prepared individually – taking into account the type of defect, bite conditions and the goal we want to achieve.
In Invisalign treatment, tooth movement is planned digitally, including using ClinCheck. The overlays, made of SmartTrack™ material, support precise guidance of planned movements, but whether such a method will be suitable for open bite is always determined by an orthodontic consultation and thorough diagnostics.
Can an open bite be treated with Invisalign?
In many cases, yes. However, the possibility of treatment depends on the severity of the defect, the alignment of the teeth and individual bite conditions. During an orthodontic consultation, we will assess whether overlay treatment will be a good option and show you what effect can realistically be planned.
