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Back Vs Front Placement of Invisalign Button

asked 3 years ago by khoi in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Latest answer by Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
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With Invisalign, I understand that it is now possible to place the buttonattachments on the BACK of the teeth to make it completely hidden. Is this procedure just as effective as putting the button attachments on the FRONT of the teeth?

What are the disadvantages of placing the buttons on the back of the teeth if any?

2 answers to Back Vs Front Placement of Invisalign Button

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Depends on the tooth movement required and depth of bite

The location and type of attachment required depends on the actual movement of tooth required. They should be placed into a location where a "pushing" action will deliver the correct movement since aligners are unable to "pull" teeth in any direction as braces can. Other attachments are used as anchors and these will need to be placed in a location to resist forces of displacement. They should also be put in a location where they will not be broken off when the teeth... more
Jason K. Tam, DDS

Toronto Orthodontist
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Placement of Invisalign attachments

Where the attachments are placed on the teeth is predicated by how the teeth need to move. Invisalign recommends where to place them based on which teeth need to move, how much they need to move and what the bite is like to start. Most attachments on the back of the teeth would be in the way of the teeth biting together and would either break off often (requiring many follow up visits to the dentist to have them rebonded) or be in the way when the teeth come together, preventing you from... more
Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

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