Open Bite Treatment with Illusion Aligners

Credit: Dr. Yash Patel (MDS- Ortho)

About the Case

A middle- aged man visited the dental clinic with a noticeable uneven and displeasing smile. Clinically, his front teeth did not meet when biting. This affected his chewing ability and appearance as well. Radiographs confirm an open bite .

Patient concerns

Beyond clinical findings, the patient had concerns of:

• Difficulty in biting and chewing food with front teeth
• Smile appeared unbalanced in social and professional settings
• A desire to avoid surgical procedures.
• Low confidence

The Treatment Plan

The patient wanted an invisible and comfortable treatment option. Therefore, Dr. Yash Patel suggested Illusion Aligners. He believed that the transparent aligners will make it easy for the patient in social situations.

A total of 40 aligners (20 aligners for each jaw) were used to have the desired results.

The treatment took 10 months to complete.

After which, the patient must wear fixed retainers for 1 year.

The Treatment Journey

The patient was able to continue his personal and social life comfortably throughout the treatment:

• Illusion Aligners were transparent and comfortable.
• They could be removed from meals and brushing.
• No metal braces or surgery was required.

The results:

After 10 months, the results were as desired:

• The open bite was successfully corrected.
• The smile line improved to a more natural and balanced look.
• The upper and lower teeth came in contact- improving the chewing and biting ability.
• Most importantly, the patient expressed satisfaction and confidence with the results.

Why Illusion Aligners?

After correcting 1 million+ smiles, Illusion Aligners have become the most trusted clear aligners.

• Transparent aligners- These aligners look clear in daily life.
• Comfortable- No metal wires or brackets are used during the treatment. This makes it comfortable and easy on the patient.
• Convenient- Easy to remove while eating or brushing.
• Digital planning- The patient and the dentist were able to see the corrected smile journey even before the treatment began. The dentist can make any required changes or additions to deliver good results.
• Orthodontist-led: Illusion Aligners works with your orthodontist on every step of the treatment. These aligners are designed and monitored by expert orthodontists.

Clear Aligners for adults

This case beautifully highlights that age is not a barrier to correct dental issues. Modern solutions like Illusion Aligners offer a comfortable and easy solution for such issues. These are effective and discreet for adults. Making it easier to face social situations during the treatment. Whether you are 16 or 40, you can have a straight and balanced smile at any age. With the right clear aligner system everyone can enjoy a functional and aesthetic smile without metal braces or surgery.