Invisalign Restorative Combination

Photographs and X-rays

Orthodontic Summary

ClinCheck Files

Case Differences

• Accepted ClinCheck: Doctor requested alternate attachments.

• Accepted ClinCheck: Movements are programmed sequentially vs. simultaneously with other movements per the latest protocol.

Restorative Combo II

Case provided courtesy of
Dr. Mark Hodge

Diagnosis

Patient's Chief Concern
Patient was concerned about her flared upper front teeth and referred to them as "Bucked Teeth". One tooth was also darker in color.

Diagnostic Summary

Patient had typella perio
Endodontically treated maxillary right lateral which had discoloration
Tooth size discrepancy in maxillary arch
Patient had financial concerns and therefore decided to only treat the maxillary arch

Treatment

Treatment Summary

Expanded the maxillary anterior segment
Uprighted the central incisors
Conservative use of IPR distal to the maxillary centrals to reduce tooth size discrepancy
Corrected rotation of maxillary canines

Post Invisalign Treatment

3/4 porcelain crowns for maxillary centrals and laterals were placed
Selective cosmetic contouring of the mandibular anteriors and the maxillary canines was performed
Whitening

Treatment Tip

Invisalign is a system that can help more ideally position the teeth and redistribute space to prepare for restorative and cosmetic treatment. Because the aligners are virtually invisible, patients tend to accept the treatment more readily. Click here to read Dr. Steven Glassman's article, Invisalign and Restorative Dentistry featured in Inside Dentistry, May 2007.