CASE 4

Moderate crowding – adult

This 45-year-old patient presented with a pronounced deep bite, affecting not only function but also the way he perceived his own smile. The excessive overlap of the front teeth created a feeling of “closed” smile, with limited tooth display and visible signs of wear over time.

Beyond the clinical diagnosis, the patient described a growing discomfort—both functional and aesthetic. Smiling felt less natural, and there was an increasing awareness that the situation was slowly worsening.

A treatment with Invisalign was designed to progressively open the bite, reduce the excessive overlap, and restore a more balanced relationship between the upper and lower teeth.

Through controlled movements—particularly the intrusion of anterior teeth and support of the posterior segments—the occlusion was gradually rebalanced.

The main phase lasted 12 months (52 aligners, changed weekly), followed by a 4-month refinement phase (18 aligners) to optimize precision and stability.

As the treatment progressed, the changes were not only mechanical. The smile became more open, more visible, and more expressive. The patient regained a sense of ease when smiling, along with improved comfort in daily function.



Correcting a deep bite is not just about alignment, it is about restoring balance, function, and confidence. This case shows how a targeted and conservative approach can have a meaningful impact both clinically and personally.