How Is the Amount Needed of Invisalign Trays Determined? Is it Determined by the Doctor or Invisalign?

asked 1 year ago by nana2011 in New York
Latest answer by Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
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Tags: final result, quantity, unsatisfied

Different doctors gave estimated treatment time for a year or so. The doctor that unfortunally did my treatment say 10 trays will be enough. After the 10 trays the IPR gaps did not close completely and he bonded them. Now, I am so scared that invisalign might have moved my teeth too fast. I got pulpitis on one tooth. He wanted to do a root canal but I decided to wait. After 2 months the tooth is better but still a little sensitive. I want to get braces but afraid to hurt my teeth.

7 answers to How Is the Amount Needed of Invisalign Trays Determined? Is it Determined by the Doctor or Invisalign?

The doctor decides

The doctor should decide how many trays are needed. If the doctor uses Invisalign's Assist program or Express program then Invisalign has more influence over the amount of trays used. The more trays used the slower the movement. Slower movement often increases the control of the movement. If you and the doctor are not happy with your teeth you might consider a second try using the Case Refinement program. I really question the pain in the one tooth is caused by... more

Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Encino Orthodontist

Invisalign resulted in issues

The answers from other doctors have clarified your issue well. Also, remember that health care is most successful when relationships are healthy. It is important to have Trust between Patient and Doctor as well as effective communication. Expectations of final results and possible unexpected results should always be discussed. Always seek a Doctor that will take the time to discuss all your Dentistry or Healthcare is this manner. Good luck resolving your concerns.

Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign wont move your teeth too fast.

Hi Nana The Invisalign protocol will only allow for a certain amount of movement per aligner. The pulpitis could be simply from moving your teeth. I must say that it doesn't sound normal to have IPR then to close the space with bonding. Why remove tooth structure, only to add it back? Also you should check the aligners and make sure that you have Invisalign and not another clear aligner brand. There are other copy-cat systems with less restrictive... more

Steve Alper, DMD
New York Cosmetic Dentist

www.alperdmd.com

Residual spaces after Invisalign

You should not have residual IPR spaces after completing Invisalign. Limiting the treatment to 10 trays is less expensive, called "Invisalign Express". Further treatment will cost a bit more since Invisalign will charge more for extra trays. The doctor is ultimately responsible for the entire treatment including the number of trays. Invisalign does provide a particular treatment simulation with a particular number of trays at the outset of treatment planning... more

Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

www.smilesatsouthcenter.com

How many aligners?

Spaces created by IPR should NEVER have to be closed by bonding...either too much enamel was removed or more aligners are needed to finish closing the space. 10 trays are the maximum that can be used in the doctor selected Invisalign Express which is a less costly option for simple problems (you can add additional aligners for additional money. Tooth movement alone should not have caused sensitivity...I think you might have had too much enamel removed when they did IPR. Talk... more

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist

Both Doctor and Invisalign Determine Number of Aligners

Both the Doctor and Invisalign determine the total number of Aligners. Invisalign provides the doctor a general roadmap of how treatment should progress. However, it is up to the doctor to use his/her diagnostic ability and experience to direct the final treatment plan. Invisalign is not the doctor and should not be relied upon to take that responsibility.

Matt T. Walton, DMD
Alpharetta Orthodontist

www.drwalton.com

Number of Invisalign trays are dependant on Dr. and Invisalign

Your dentist is the one who fills out the prescription for your treatment and then Invisalign comes up with the treatment itself, along with the number of trays needed to reach your goal. Sometimes teeth don't move exactly as the computer simulation expects, like it sounds happened in your case. Don't worry about your teeth having moved too fast unless you switched your trays out more frequently than every 2 weeks. Pulpitis can happen just from the teeth moving as... more

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

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