Gap not closing?

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Shxyshun
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Gap not closing?

#1 Post by Shxyshun »

I got some ipr on my lateral incisors because they were pretty wide. Well that left little gaps on both sides. They put a power chain on and the left side closed immediately but I've now had a power chain 4 times in a row (so 24 weeks) and the right side hasn't closed. Am I right in assuming that if the power chain hasn't done the job yet that it won't? What else can be done??
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sirwired
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Re: Gap not closing?

#2 Post by sirwired »

This is a question for your ortho; certainly things exist that can close gaps besides powerchains, (full elastics, springs, etc.) but only your ortho can tell you which (if any) are appropriate for your case.

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