Orthognathic Surgery: Q&A
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Aligning Teeth Before Orthognathic Surgery with Invisalign or Braces?
I'm deeply considering orthognathic surgery, however from what I understand braces are required to align the teeth before surgery. My question is could I use invislign braces instead of traditional braces before the surgery. If possible I would like to avoid being in braces for 2 years before the surgery actually happens.
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filmdirector1984
in Atlanta, GA
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Invisalign for Jaw Surgery: Yes and No
With any jaw surgery, there is usually a pre-surgical phase (approx 9-12 months) where the teeth are aligned and ideally positioned. Then there is a post-surgical phase (9-12 months) where the bite is detailed before treatment is usually done. There is no reason why Invisalign could not be used for that initial stage--In other words, YES, Invisalign would work for the first phase of treatment.
In this scenario, when you are getting closer to surgery, traditional braces (you could have...
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Akron Orthodontist
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Invisalign used with Orthognathic surgery
The short answer is yes. However, there are some problems that are best treated with braces. It all depends on the surgical treatment plan because certain types of movements are less predictable with aligners. The use of TADS, or temporary anchorage devices can sometimes be used with aligners instead of braces for Orthognathic treatment.
Long Island City Orthodontist
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Braces or Invisalign before surgery
You could use Invisalign before surgery, but you would need to get the braces placed before surgery. If it is going to take 2 years of pre-surgical orthodontics to get you ready for surgery your case may be too complex for Invisalign to actually get the teeth in the correct positions for surgery (usually the presurgical phase is less than 2 years.). So you may end up wearing braces both before and after surgery and there may be added cost if you use both Invisalign and braces...
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Orthongathic surgery and braces
You are better off doing traditional braces. Invisalign is limited to mild to moderately complex cases. Once you involve orthongathic surgery, your case becomes much more challenging.
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign is NOT severely limited
You need to work with your orthodontist and oral surgeon and see, but I would think that Invisalign would work great for a least part if not all of your preop and postop treatment.
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Braces are better in combination with orthognathic surgery
If you are going through the trouble of doing orthognathic surgery, I wouldn't bother questioning whether you should do Invisalign. You are severely limited with the kind of tooth movement you can perform with Invisalign, and with the complexity of a treatment like you have, you are best to get the traditional braces. Sorry.
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