I have an overbite and an open bite. After the braces come off, how do I know the teeth won't try to go back to where they were before? During treatment, they have been really stubborn, wanting to go back to an overbite/openbite as soon as elastics are taken off and I'm worried I'm just doing all of this to have it relapse in the end.
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The purpose of a retainer is simply to hold things in place, not move them. While your retainer (more likely a functional appliance) may seem to have this effect, its effects are likely minor and not permanent.
The only real way to treat you would be braces again combined with surgery...
The correct sequence of treatment is to have your orthodontic treatment completed prior to placing the dental implant. This will allow for proper spacing for the implant and a superior aesthetic result. Good luck.
Slenderization in combination with Invisalign is a great option to correct a mild overbite. If you choose an office that has an iTero teeth scanner, you may be able to see a preview of your projected result before you start treatment.