Anyone have deep bite/overjet treated with Invisalign?
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sweetcynic
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Anyone have deep bite/overjet treated with Invisalign?
Or mildly rotated molars for that matter. If so, how did it turn out? I hear tons of conflicting information as to whether invisalign can handle these issues. I have 5mm overjet 4mm deep bite, 27 yo female. One ortho has said I wouldn't be a good candidate, and if a second ortho agrees(I have a consult with an elite provider in a week and a half) I'll do ceramic rather than invisalign. But first I want to know your experiences.
Re: Anyone have deep bite/overjet treated with Invisalign?
Invisalign can do what you want, however your will need an experienced provider and be prepared to incorporate rubber bands into your program. Good luck with your next consultation. Keep us updated.
Paul
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My Blog: The Invisalign Challenge http://theinvisalignchallenge.blogspot.com.au
Can Invisalign fix gap, buck, crooked, twisted, crowned teeth?
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TheTeethMan
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Re: Anyone have deep bite/overjet treated with Invisalign?
Invisalign works over small distances... If you have held the Invisalign trays in your hands you will understand.
They are very strong between two adjacent points (say from one tooth to an adjacent tooth - <1 to 5 milimetres maybe) and can thus move teeth using the strength in the plastic (it will keep its shape and the teeth will conform to it).
The Attachments are little "fixtures" that provide "fixed" adjacent points... So turning a tooth would require two or three attachments.
Ceramics - I take it you are referring to what people also call "tracks" are stronger and more effective and you can do almost any type of job (rotating/moving/pulling etc. sometimes using elastic bands to provide more pull). They work in the same way as the attachments that Invisalign use, here its just brackets glued to your teeth that make up the two "fixations" which are then either pulled closer or pushed apart, thus moving the teeth.
Your main concerns would be: how long does it take and what kind of cosmetic "look" can you live with during the treatment and price.
Invisalign - expensive, less visible to others (although NOT invisible), longer treatment if major changes
Tracks - usually less expensive than Invisalign, very visible, shorter treatment if major changes (using a skilled and experienced ortho)
I believe that if you are talking minor adjustments, then Invisalign will be just as effective as tracks.
They are very strong between two adjacent points (say from one tooth to an adjacent tooth - <1 to 5 milimetres maybe) and can thus move teeth using the strength in the plastic (it will keep its shape and the teeth will conform to it).
The Attachments are little "fixtures" that provide "fixed" adjacent points... So turning a tooth would require two or three attachments.
Ceramics - I take it you are referring to what people also call "tracks" are stronger and more effective and you can do almost any type of job (rotating/moving/pulling etc. sometimes using elastic bands to provide more pull). They work in the same way as the attachments that Invisalign use, here its just brackets glued to your teeth that make up the two "fixations" which are then either pulled closer or pushed apart, thus moving the teeth.
Your main concerns would be: how long does it take and what kind of cosmetic "look" can you live with during the treatment and price.
Invisalign - expensive, less visible to others (although NOT invisible), longer treatment if major changes
Tracks - usually less expensive than Invisalign, very visible, shorter treatment if major changes (using a skilled and experienced ortho)
I believe that if you are talking minor adjustments, then Invisalign will be just as effective as tracks.