Deep Bite Correction Using Clear Aligner Treatment: Myth vs Truth

Speaker

Hyeran Helen Jeon, DMD, MSD, DScD 

Dr. Hyeran Helen Jeon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Immediately after her graduation from the Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) and certificate program in Orthodontics at Penn, Dr. Jeon joined the faculty at Penn. Her main research interests are (1) bone remodeling, (2) wound healing, (3) maxillary expansion using temporary anchorage devices (TADs), and (4) clear aligner treatment. Since her DScD, Dr. Jeon has been strongly involved in students' research mentoring. With her clinical background in both Orthodontics and Periodontics, she teaches both predoctoral and postdoctoral students at Penn. Dr. Jeon currently practices Orthodontics at the Penn Dental Family Practice at Locust Walk.

Disclosure: Dr. Jeon has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Description

This lecture includes the predictability information of clear aligner treatment in deep bite cases based on research outcomes and cases. In addition, we will review several tips to improve deep bite treatment outcomes using clear aligners.

Educational Objectives

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