If I Have a Impacted Tooth Can Invisalign Be Used to Make the Space Bigger for an Implant?

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Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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I have a impacted canine tooth, with the baby tooth still intact, is there any way i can fix this without braces? I mean would it be possible to wear invisalign after i get both the baby tooth and the impacted tooth extracted to make a little more space for a dental implant? Or is there a retainer that works like invisalign where i can have a tooth in the retainer while its making the space bigger?

7 answers to If I Have a Impacted Tooth Can Invisalign Be Used to Make the Space Bigger for an Implant?

Invisalign and making space for implants

Short answer: yes, yes, yes Long answer: once you have elected to have your primanry tooth removed and your impacted tooth removed (assuming there are no other issues) Invisalign is a wonderful treatment options for you to open hold space for an implant. It is also very easy to add a fake tooth to the tray so that while you are wearing the trays you have a tooth not a gap. There are even ways to make one so that there is a tooth like shape in your mouth while the trays are out... more

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist

Invisalign braces used to make space between teeth for an implant.

If you have an impacted canine tooth there are 2 scenarios: 1) The canine tooth cannot be brought into function with braces therefore 3 options: i) Extract impacted canine and baby canine use braces to create space and place implant. ii) Extract impacted canine and baby canine use Invisalign to create space and place implant. ... more

Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign works to create space for implant

Unlike popular belief, Invisalign can work to perform variety of complex tooth movements provided you have a highly experienced invisalign provider using proper attachments of good thickness to insure bodily movement of tooth and the roots as opposed to just tilting the top of the teeth. Also experience of your invisalign provider in setting up clincheck computer modeling software taking account everything seen on x-rays, models, and photos is very important. We have also... more

Daniel Noor, DMD, PC
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

www.NYMetroInvisalign.com

Invisalign and opening space

It depends on the space and the angulation of the roots of your teeth. in order for the surgeon to place your implant there should be enough space for the tooth above the bone and inside the bone, since the implant is placed in between the roots of the 2 adjacent teeth. Its usually hard to control root movement with invislaign. Your dentist/orthodontist will give you a better answer based on your case.

Hasan Othman, DDS, MS, PhD
Lombard Orthodontist

Making space for impacted tooth or implant.

If you have an impacted tooth with a baby tooth still present it is probably a cuspid. (check with your orothodontist on that). If it is an impacted cuspid it would probably be a lot more efficient and a much better long term result to put on some braces, clear or tooth colored if you like that better, open up the space, get the baby tooth out and place an attachment on the impacted tooth and bring it into its proper place. If you do that you won't have to cover the cost of... more

Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD
Phoenix Orthodontist

Invisalign to make space for an implant

The short answer to your question is 'maybe'. If a lot of space is needed, creating more space with Invisalign may be possible without creating bad biting relationships. On the other hand, if just a little space is needed Invisalign might work well. It all depends on the specific factors in your case. Have you considered bringing the impacted tooth into the arch with braces? In some cases this might not be too difficult and... more

Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

www.smilesatsouthcenter.com

Creating room for an implant with Invisalign

Without seeing your specific situation and evaluating the x-rays it’s hard to tell whether that’s a good option for you. But in certain situations Invisalign will work to move teeth to create room for dental implants. You should be able to discuss the risks and benefits with an Invisalign provider who has significant experience with Invisalign. That way you’ll know what to expect. Your dentist can add bonding to Invisalign to give it the... more

Peter Mann, DDS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

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