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Why Do Braces Brackets Need to Be Removed when Doing an Implant Impression?
asked 1 year ago by Katie D in NYC
Latest answer by James J. Awbrey IV, DMD
Question viewed 155 times
Tags: brackets, options, recommendation, removal, risk
My implant dentist insists on my braces brackets next to the empty space awaiting the crown be removed but my orthodontist insists the opposite because of the possibility of my teeth shifting within the time it takes the impression to be made. What are your opinions. I agree with my orthodontist in not wanting to remove the brackets to help hold the space. The space is being held by wire & spring between the two brackets. Thank you,
2 answers to Why Do Braces Brackets Need to Be Removed when Doing an Implant Impression?
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I agree with the orthodontist the space needs to be maintained exactly.
The wire will definitely need to be removed prior to the impression, however, if you can have the brackets removed in the morning, for your dentist to get his impression, and have the brackets rebonded the same day that will be fine. Removing the brackets on the adjacent teeth will only help facilitate the removal of your crown impression. The impression material can be quite rigid and very difficult to remove with brackets remaining on the teeth. The other method, is remove...
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James J. Awbrey IV, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist
Atlanta Orthodontist
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Dental impressions can tear when braces are present
If the orthodontics are complete, then the brackets should come off anyway. If they are not complete, I suggest not dealing with the implant until the orthodontics is complete.
Brackets from braces will either tear the impression material or come off when the tray comes out. This material is different than the alginate that most orthodontists use.
In MY office, I would suggest braces removal, final retainer created (essix or hawley) and implant impression taken...
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