Abstract
In open bite cases, a comprehensive diagnostic differentiation is
crucial in determining the best corrective therapy. In non-surgical open
bite treatment, fixed appliances, either labial or lingual, are usually
employed. With the addition of extra-radicular screws, more
sophisticated orthodontic movements may now be performed without the
necessity for orthognathic surgery. Clear aligner therapy, on the other
hand, has grown in popularity as a treatment option for more complex
cases, such as open bite malocclusions. This article discusses three
cases with an anterior open bite that were treated using various
mechanics as dictated by the malocclusion. Case 1 was addressed wholly
using clear aligner therapy, with careful consideration of attachment
geometry and mechanics. Case 2 with clear aligner therapy, attachment
geometry selection, and vertical elastics; and case 3 with clear aligner
therapy, attachments, and temporary anchorage devices.