Open Bite correction with TADs
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Open Bite correction with TADs
I received the Damon Clear Uppers and metal lowers on December 30. 6 weeks later I received all of my TADS and was in full force. As of 3 months I am on the rectangular Damon wire, and seeing great movement the first 90 days. For soreness, at peak it was only a 2 out of 10. Very mild. There is still along way to go to get full closure, but the 3 month progress looks promising.
Upper arch has widened.
Front teeth are an equal length.
Open bite is beginning to close.
Upper arch has widened.
Front teeth are an equal length.
Open bite is beginning to close.
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Coming along nicely!
Where did they put your TADs?
Where did they put your TADs?
Round 3 (lifetime) Damon stainless applied 3/16/20 (after 4 weeks attempting invisalign) On for about 18 months
Night time elastics with invisalign retainers; still...
Double jaw surgery was 6/18/15...
Orthodontics never really ends...
I'm emphatically against extraction orthodontics!
Night time elastics with invisalign retainers; still...
Double jaw surgery was 6/18/15...
Orthodontics never really ends...
I'm emphatically against extraction orthodontics!
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Wow! Looks great!
Are TADs included in your orthodontic fee or do you pay a surcharge for them? I may end up getting a missing tooth gap closed using a TAD.
Are TADs included in your orthodontic fee or do you pay a surcharge for them? I may end up getting a missing tooth gap closed using a TAD.
Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
WOW, that is great progress!!!
HOw did your ortho widen your arch, just with braces or did/do you have an expander?
HOw did your ortho widen your arch, just with braces or did/do you have an expander?
Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Wow thats awesome!! I had a simler open bite to you! Im almost one year into treatment and almost have closure, see my blog if your interested to see. Surgery wasnt an option for me, but am really pleased with my progress so far. Best of luck to you too.
Started treatment to correct open bite non surgically
My Story so far: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 13&t=44572
TAD's inserted into upper pallet 9/5/13
Braces & intrusion appliance fitted 23/5/13 - journey has now fully begun.
1st adjustment 2/07/13
My Story so far: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 13&t=44572
TAD's inserted into upper pallet 9/5/13
Braces & intrusion appliance fitted 23/5/13 - journey has now fully begun.
1st adjustment 2/07/13
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
wow, I wish I could get TADs. My open bite is minor, but I wish I could find someone who could close it this way.
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Mine were included in the fee.parsleysage wrote:Wow! Looks great!
Are TADs included in your orthodontic fee or do you pay a surcharge for them? I may end up getting a missing tooth gap closed using a TAD.
---- My story--- http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=44312
Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Mine was an additional charge.
Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
- SpottedPickle
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Looking great!
Personal Blog http://shytnkaboodle.blogspot.com/
Archwired Story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 1&start=15
Braced Photos http://s194.photobucket.com/user/0Cynik ... %20Journey
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
I am exactly 8 months into therapy. I currently have (2) TADs on each distal side, and (2) TADs on the roof of my mouth. We have seen excellent intrusion of the upper molars, and are very near achieving closure. We still have a while to go as we tweak the final alignment and bite. Every orthodontist recommended surgery, and this will look 95% better without surgery when complete. My jaw pain is already eliminated, and feels great. I am posting these photos as there are others that have open bites that are not aware what can be corrected with TADs and braces. Surgery is not the only option.
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
I wish I can see your photos (new user) but from reading your post it sounds like you're progressing nicely. I too have an open bite which I am only treating with braces (31 yrs old and surgery sounded way to violent for me). I am having my bottom wisdom teeth removed soon which should help close the bite a little. My doctor did mention the use of "pins/screws" which I'm assuming are TADS to help close the bite. I look forward to hearing more of your progress. Glad I found this site!
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Fantastic reults. I am sure that with treatment like this now available, surgery will soon become a thing of the past. In the majority of open cases bite surgery can be avoided, its just finding an orthodontist that is willing to try this option!
Started treatment to correct open bite non surgically
My Story so far: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 13&t=44572
TAD's inserted into upper pallet 9/5/13
Braces & intrusion appliance fitted 23/5/13 - journey has now fully begun.
1st adjustment 2/07/13
My Story so far: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 13&t=44572
TAD's inserted into upper pallet 9/5/13
Braces & intrusion appliance fitted 23/5/13 - journey has now fully begun.
1st adjustment 2/07/13
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
Here is my latest progress picture @ 11 months into therapy. I am very close to full occlusion.
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- mapleleafman888
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Re: Open Bite correction with TADs
That sure has closed up nicely!
My story:http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=45354
Upper and Lower Damon Braces for 18 months!
I met 46 braceface adults when I had braces myself!
Upper and Lower Damon Braces for 18 months!
I met 46 braceface adults when I had braces myself!