The correction usually follows one (or a mix) of these three approaches:
1️⃣ Extruding the posterior teeth – Raising the back teeth like tiny dental elevators.
2️⃣ Intruding the anterior teeth – Politely pushing the front teeth back where they belong.
3️⃣ Combining both techniques – Because balance is everything!
But choosing the right approach isn’t random—it depends on Intermaxillary Growth Space, Interocclusal Space, Facial Profile, Esthetics, and Occlusal Plane Steepness.
Think of a growing child’s jaw as an expanding neighborhood. Teeth must either:✅ Keep up with the expansion by erupting at the right pace.
❌ Lag behind, leading to overbites, open bites, and all sorts of trouble.