title: Using clear aligner therapy to correct malocclusion with crowding and an open bite.
abstract: Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has been used successfully to correct minor spacing and crowding. It generally has not been indicated in more complicated malocclusions such as skeletal discrepancies and open bites; however, recent advances in technology and practitioner expertise now allow the use of CAT in these situations. This case report demonstrates the use of a CAT system (Invisalign) to correct a Class II malocclusion with crowding and an open bite tendency.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Harnick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D002508:Cephalometry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000503:physiopathology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications; D014061:Tongue Habits; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*