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Four bicuspid extraction space closure with good root alignment post treatment.

Before

After


Diagnostic Summary

• Severe crowding with high max. cuspids
• Bimaxillary protrusion with lip strain

Treatment Overview

• 4 bicuspid extraction to relieve crowding and facilitate retraction
• Triangular elastics to assist with extrusion of UL3

Photographs and X-rays



Class II elastics addressed molar relationships and midline discrepancy. Eruption compensation by creating M-D space in aligner fabrication with virtual pontic prescribed.

Before

After


Diagnostic Summary

• Class II left molar
• Midline discrepancy
• Unerupted permanent dentition

Treatment Overview

• Class II elastics left
• Virtual pontic to accommodate MD width of erupting UL5
• Refinement to address erupted second molars

Photographs and X-rays



ClinCheck software allowed collaboration between oral surgeon and restorative dentist to determine comprehensive treatment goals.

Before

After


Diagnostic Summary

• Class III skeletal: max. deficiency, mand. protrusive
• Deep overbite with accentuated lower curve of spee
• Small maxillary lateral incisors

Treatment Overview

• Arch coordination & level curve of spee to facilitate proper occlusion during surgical intervention
• Create space around max. laterals to compensate for tooth size discrepancy prior to restorative plan
• 3 piece maxilla and mandibular set back surgery

Photographs and X-rays



TADs used to assist in forced eruption.

Before

After


Diagnostic Summary

• Retained URC, impacted UR3
• Severe recession with clefting
• No anterior guidance
• Class I with moderate crowding

Treatment Overview

• Extracted primary canine
• TADs utilized to assist with forced eruption of UR3
• Periodontist recommended aligner therapy as best option due to severe recession and clefting

Photographs and X-rays



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