Invisalign works well for cases with overcrowding. With missing eye teeth (canines) you and your dentist will need to decide if you are going to reopen these spaces to place implants to replace the canines. You might want to get an opinion from an orthodontist who does both traditional braces and... more
Missing adult teeth matters for Invisalign?
I have severe bottom crowding, and an overbite. I have several teeth that are missing, including my eye teeth. Does the missing adult teeth matter for Invisalign treatment?
2 answers to “Missing adult teeth matters for...”
A: It may take longer for treatment
Invisalign is capable of handling cases like this, but it may take longer to treat this way compared to wire orthodontics. If the teeth don't move as anticipated by the software, it may be necessary to do what Align technologies calls a "mid course correction". If several are needed,... more
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