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Hey! I just had a powerchain put on today and I'm wondering why they would do that? I understand for my lowers, because i have a gap at the back, but I also got it on the top. My top teeth have no gaps or any sort of major alignment problems, so makes me wonder why I need a powerchain there? Do you guys know of any other purpose for powerchains?
Thanks...and oh boy, are my teeth sore! I'm actually liking the feeling though
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My older son never had gaps but had power chains put on for a couple months at the end of his treatment. I *think* they were to pull them into better alignment.
My youngest got power chains this week for his front teeth, His are for the usual reasons, as he is in phase I and they are closing the gaps made by the expander.
i've had power chains for the past 6 months or so and I haven't had gaps for about 5 months. I've been told the reason they keep using them is to make sure everything stays in place while other things get fixed or until removal and the retainers can hold it all in place.
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Ceramics on top
Metals on bottom
18 - 24 month duration
Removed September 27, 2006
Hawley top and bottom
i got my lowers on yesterday and i have a power chain on the back right side. i asked why and was told to rotate that tooth. i had no idea it needed rotating...i sound like car tires
Length of treatment: 18 - 24 months
06/13/06: Ceramic Uppers
06/29/06: Gum Grafts on 2 teeth
08/10/06: Metal Lowers
10/03/06: First Adjustment, 16 weeks after getting top braced; 8 weeks after lower...whoa !!!