BITE RAISERS
What are Bite Raiser? Advantage and Disadvantages
Bite raisers are composite dots placed on the Advantages
occlusal surface of a tooth in order to open the
• It will allow the movements to work effectively
patients bite.
in a controlled manner.
• Aesthetics will not be compromised as the
Why are Bite Raiser needed?
composite is tooth coloured and will usually
placed on the posterior teeth.
A bite raiser is needed when the patient has
interlocking dentition or a cross bite, to facilitate
Disadvantages
the orthodontic movements. This will allow the
teeth to move freely and independently of each
• An opposing retainer will need to be worn at all
other.
times if the treatment is only on a single arch.
• The patient will not be able to remove the
What do Bite Raisers look like and How do
composite and will therefore have an open bite
I fit them?
without the aligners in place this can cause
some discomfort and may affect the patients
The bite raiser will be practically unnoticeable in
ability to chew.
the patients mouth. Using a template provided
by us, tooth coloured composite will be placed
Talking to Patients about Bite Raisers
inside the template and cured directly onto the
tooth. This is the same method as composite
Talking to Patients about Bite Raisers
attachments. Dentist will need to insert the aligner
When talking to your patient about bite raisers
to ensure the composite is in the correct place the
we recommend that you provide them with
aligners will have these areas voided to ensure a
information as to why it is needed, what it will
good fit.
involve and the method you intend to use. This
should provide the patient with reassurance
It is important to note that if the patient is only
as to the process. If you require more patient
undergoing single arch treatment, a retainer will
information, the British Orthodontic Society offer
need to be worn on the opposing arch to avoid the
a number of Patient Information Leaflets on
possibility of over-eruption.
Orthodontics which can be found at:
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Ashford Orthodontics Ltd. Unit 14B Southwick
Industrial Estate Riverside Road, Sunderland SR5 3JG.
