Can retracting anterior teeth help close down an ant open bite?

A: Dr. Mason answers

The orthodontic mechanics used to close down the open bite is a variable to be considered. Retracting anterior teeth can help to close down an anterior open bite, but orthodontic extrusion of upper incisors, or lower incisors, or both, may introduce an additional relapse opportunity if the extrusion of incisors was not maintained over time.