Topics Covered
This article covers the following topics:
- Types of Malocclusion
- Causes of Malocclusion including dental and arch problems, skeletal problems and harmful habits
Types of Malocclusion
These before & after photos represent some common types of malocclusion which have been treated with clear aligner therapy.
Some issues (like crowding & spacing) are easier to treat with clear aligners than others (like open bite). For detailed recommendations, view our case parameters.
Crowding
Spacing
Overjet
Overbite
Midline adjustment
Open bite
Causes of Malocclusion
There are multiple causes of malocclusion. Watch the below video for information on dental and arch problems.
Another cause of malocclusion is skeletal problems. We've made a short video about this for you.
Last in our causes of malocclusion series is harmful habits. Find out what harmful habits cause malocclusion and how to identify them in the short video below.