The importance of occlusal plane control during orthodontic mechanotherapy.

Control of the occlusal plane during orthodontic mechanotherapy should be an integral part of every clinician's treatment plan. The many ramifications of occlusal plane control during the treatment of normodivergent, hyperdivergent, and hypodivergent skeletal patterns are discussed. The force systems and treatment mechanics used during treatment of the three different skeletal types and the impact these systems have on occlusal plane control are explained.