7 - Severe Crowding

Photographs and X-rays

Orthodontic Summary

ClinCheck Files

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Case Differences

• Accepted ClinCheck: Doctor requested alternate attachments and custom staging.

Severe Crowding

Case provided courtesy of
Dr. Ned Lunt

Diagnosis

Patient's Chief Concern
Patient wants straight teeth in hopes of improving her self image.

Diagnostic Summary

Major maxillary and mandibular arch restriction
Crowding in both arches
Slight anterior crossbite

Treatment

Treatment Summary

Expand arches
Crossbite correction
Corrected crowding

Treatment Tip

Improvements to automated staging of teeth in Align's software were implemented in 2007. These improvements were designed to help you achieve improved aligner tracking without extending treatment time. Automated staging now results in simultaneous vs. sequential movement of teeth - allowing for slower movement of most teeth. This case was staged so that all movements occurred simultaneously as opposed to sequentially. The animation or ClinCheck file shows all the teeth are moving throughout the duration of treatment. Since this is part of Align's default protocol, it is not necessary to request your cases be staged with simultaneous movement. Click here to learn more about Align's Protocols.