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I am 6 months into my treatment and today the ortho did some IPR between my top centrals and on both side of my lower centrals. My question is during which part of the treatment is it "normal" to get IPR. I asked my ortho about this in the 2nd month and he said it would be towards the end of treatment... not to worry about it for a while. Could this mean my teeth are progressing quickly? I know its a stretch but any input from those of you who have had it would be nice

thanks all I feel really gappy right now.. so im trying not to look in the mirror to much.... its for a greater good i know

I'm sure that, like a number of other things, it depends on each individual's treatment plan. The system I'm using (6 month braces) uses IPR as a fundamental part of treatment, and I've had a little IPR at both of my past two adjustments. Specifically, I had a bicuspid removed on the upper right side to make room for my canine to drop down, but my midline is a bit off in the other direction, so my dentist is doing some IPR on the left side to help shift things around and get me centered.

I suspect some cases will require IPR early to make room for movement while others will need it later in process, only once the existing movement shows that it's needed. And then, I'm sure there are cases where it happens in the middle as you move some teeth out of the way and expose others that need a little reduction.

My ortho said he would do slenderizing as treatment progress if my profile became too "full". I also took this to mean later in treatment. Hmm, maybe you are moving right along. I doubt your spaces will take long to close.

My teeth pulled out into alignment first and then IPR was done to create gaps to pull the teeth in, straight. It was probably about half way through. Thats if I my de-brace date remains the same!!

My teeth were pulled out into alignment first and then IPR was done to create gaps to pull the teeth in, straight. It was probably about half way through. Thats if I my de-brace date remains the same!!

ok... little bit about me... I had a quad helix for 3 months... teeth were pretty much aligned and he did the IPR to reduce my black triangles. Thank you all for the responses. I was told 18 months so I'm ready to go 24. I'm 6 months in so I'm not really trying to end my sentence early... I dont want to get my hopes up haha. But really thanks all

Did it take care of the triangles, Yaya?

I have some issues with that as well, due primarily to hypereruption of upper incisors due to overbite/overjet. I'm too chicken to ask how he's going to address that issue because I'm afraid I'll hear, "Oh, it can't be fixed." LOL

Cally

I've had one tooth done with each adjustment as things come into line. The amount has been minimal and very effective.

well right now I'm still s p a c e d o u t but my ortho assured me the triangle between my upper centrals will completely close. The lowers are going to be diminished but might not completey close. Im in powerchains so hopefully by next month I'll be able to see the results.

Thanks, Yaya! Good luck and I hope they turn out just right!