Bite correction
Medically reviewed by Dr. Florin Cofar · last reviewed 17 October 2026
A bite that supports your teeth
How your teeth meet decides how long they last, and how long any restoration lasts. Bite correction is for worn or chipped teeth, tired jaw muscles, or restorations that keep breaking. Whenever treatment changes your bite, we plan the bite first: implants, veneers and orthodontics all have to work with it.
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Diagnosis before anything irreversible
We study your bite at rest and in motion. 3D scans, facial analysis, digital bite records and jaw tracking show tooth wear, jaw position and what touches where as you chew and speak. Where needed, a full-head CBCT (3D X-ray) shows how teeth and joints work together. We treat what affects your comfort, your health or how long your teeth last, and leave natural variations, such as a tooth that sits a little differently, as they are.
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Tested with a splint first
We design a diagnostic splint for your bite, and you wear it for a few weeks. It shows how your muscles and joints respond in daily life, before any tooth is touched. It is reversible. Your jaw muscles may feel tired for a while; that passes.
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Temporaries in the planned shape
We simulate the new bite and smile digitally, so you see the planned change before you decide. Then you wear temporaries with the planned shape, size and bite. You test how they look, sound and feel, and we adjust them until they work. Getting used to a new bite can take a few weeks.
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Final restorations, then protection
The final restorations are designed and milled from the approved temporaries. Afterwards we often recommend a night splint to keep the muscles balanced and protect against grinding. Your saved design stays with us, so a restoration can be renewed from the same design. Restorations carry their own risks, listed on the veneers and crowns pages.
One design for bite, teeth and gums
Bite correction follows the same design as the rest of your plan. Together, we decide whether to move teeth so restorations can be smaller, align the gum line or place implants where function needs them, and physiotherapists join when muscles or joints need time to adapt. Our lab, in the clinic, makes the temporaries and final restorations from that design, so adjustments come quickly.
Risks and limitations
Every treatment has possible side effects. Here is what you should know before deciding. We go through your own risks at the consultation.
Possible risks and side effects
- Adjusting to a new bite can take a few weeks
- Temporary jaw muscle tiredness
- Restorative steps (veneers, crowns) carry their own risks, listed on those pages
This is general information; your diagnosis comes from an examination. Your doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you agree to any treatment.
Maintenance helps this treatment last longer. Long-term care programme →
What it costs
| Individual motion recordsJaw-movement analysis (Modjaw). Situational; often needed in full-mouth rehabilitations | €100 |
| Integrated planning & designFor larger treatments: the design of your end result, a preview of your new smile and the written treatment plan, explained on video with the biological and esthetic reasons | €150 |
| Ceramic unit (veneer or crown)Digitally designed, monolithic milled, finished by hand in our lab. Typical longevity 10–15 years | €650 – €900per unit |
Other prices in this field
| Clear alignersDigital planning and staging made for your teeth | €1,800 – €3,000per arch |
| Fixed bracesMetal or ceramic brackets, application only. Adjustments not included | €1,500 – €1,800per arch |
| Bruxism splint (night guard)A night guard that protects teeth and restorations from grinding | €100 |
| Kois deprogrammerA splint that relaxes the muscles and finds the jaw's correct position | €300 |
| Repositioning splintA splint that moves the jaw into a new position | €200 |
| Orthodontic setupDigital planning of the tooth movements, before orthodontic treatment | €180 |
| Tongue spursCorrects tongue-thrust swallowing | €150per arch |
| Mini-implant placementFixed anchorage for orthodontic movements | €250each |
| Skeletal anchorage plateBone anchorage for larger movements | €250each |
| Mini-implant-assisted expanderWidening the upper jaw, anchored on mini-implants | €1,600per arch |
| DistalizerMoves the molars back to make room | €1,500per arch |
| HeadgearAn extra-oral appliance that guides jaw growth | €500 |
| Appliance activationThe check-up and adjustment visit | €80per visit |
| Bracket rebondingRe-attaching a loose bracket | €30per tooth |
| Bite turbosSmall build-ups that open the bite during treatment | €50 |
| DebondingRemoving the fixed braces and polishing the teeth | €200per arch |
| Fixed retainerA wire bonded behind the teeth that keeps them aligned | €200per arch |
| SARPE (surgically assisted palatal expansion)Widening the upper jaw in adults, with a small surgical step that helps the appliance | €2,000 |
| SMARPE (surgically assisted, mini-implant-supported palatal expansion)Widening the upper jaw in adults on mini-implants, with a small surgical step | €2,500 |
Indicative prices, in euro. After your consultation you get your exact plan, in writing, before any treatment starts.
Bite correction: frequently asked questions
What is bite correction?+
Diagnosing and adjusting how your teeth meet and work together, for stability and comfort over the years. At Dentcof it is part of every plan that changes how your teeth meet.
How do I know if I need it?+
Common signs are worn teeth, jaw joint symptoms (TMJ), restorations that keep breaking and sore or tired jaw muscles. If you are planning complex restorations, a bite evaluation comes first.
Does bite correction hurt?+
Usually not. Most steps are non-invasive, splint therapy is reversible and adjustments are made in stages, with your feedback. Temporary muscle tiredness and a few weeks of getting used to a new bite are normal.
Do I always need crowns or veneers to correct my bite?+
No. Sometimes orthodontics or splint therapy alone improves the bite. Diagnosis shows the least invasive option that works for you.
How long does the process take?+
It depends on the case. Splint therapy can last weeks to months; testing with temporaries follows; final restorations are placed once everything is confirmed.
Does the result last?+
Long-term, with follow-up and protection, such as a night splint. Your saved design also lets us renew a restoration from the same design, when the time comes.
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Start with a consultation
A dentist looks at your teeth and gums, listens to what you want and explains your options. You get a plan and a total price before any treatment starts.