The Ortho Guy - Mastering Aligners & Orthodontics

Posterior open bites after aligners. Part 1: Aetiology

Dr. Hans Antov Season 1 Episode 8

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Posterior open bites are an EXTREMELY common side effect of aligner treatment. In fact, you can think of it as a normal occurance. 

So why do they develop? 

In this episode we dive deep into the AETIOLOGY of posterior open bites post aligner treatment. This is foundational to mastering aligners.

In future episodes we will explore how to prevent and treat them. 

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