can gaps close without a powerchain?
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can gaps close without a powerchain?
well i was just wondering if gaps can close without the help of a powerchain. I have a minute gap and they took the powerchain off the top on my last visit. I asked if my gap had closed and the assistant said it did but it reopened. So that made me mad. I was just wondering. Thanks in advance.
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I have the same problem....in my case my gap cannot close without a powerchain...and reopens when the powerchain is removed...i am having a debond check on Jan 11, 06 but my gap has reopened so right now i feel as if i am taking two steps back....during my treatment the only time my gap would close would be with a powerchain ![Evil or Very Mad :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
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Now to sound really stupid....what are closing loops? Also, I just hate hearing someone say that some gaps just can't be fixed. That's my whole reason for braces and it scares me when I hear that!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
closing loop
Here's a picture of a closing loop
![Image](http://www.archwired.com/images/Closing_Loop_in_Braces_Arch_Wire.jpg)
Leah
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Leah
lower wisdom teeth cut out 1/27/05 (ouch)
braced 3/8/05.
24-30 month Est.
going full metal 8/22/05
Naked as of August 28, 2006
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braced 3/8/05.
24-30 month Est.
going full metal 8/22/05
Naked as of August 28, 2006
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Holy smokes! I can imagine that would certainly do the trick. Thanks, Leah for the pic and explanation. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
Yes it is possible to close up some gaps without powerchains as my ortho did just that with a substantial-sized gap that had opened up in my 2 front bottom teeth. All he did was changed the position of the two brackets on my 2 teeth and the gap closed within a couple of weeks.
I don't think that method always works as it didn't work with the big gap in my top teeth - the powerchain I'm currently wearing has fixed that though!
LoobyLou x
I don't think that method always works as it didn't work with the big gap in my top teeth - the powerchain I'm currently wearing has fixed that though!
LoobyLou x
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