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Can Some Professionals Please Give Me Advice on the Best Way to Close the 2 Gaps You See on my 2 Front Teeth.top and Bottom

asked 8 months ago by jiggaboo
Latest answer by Pamela Marzban, DDS
Question viewed 298 times
Tags: age 35-44, male, missing teeth

the first 2 pics are 3d images of my teeth 40 weeks after invisalign treatment,i havent started treatment yet.

4 answers to Can Some Professionals Please Give Me Advice on the Best Way to Close the 2 Gaps You See on my 2 Front Teeth.top and Bottom

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Correcting left over gaps after Invisalign treatment

There are several options in reducing or eliminating these types of gaps commonly refered to as "dark triangles" where the gingival tissue is missing between teeth. The Invialign program can be modified to allow for interproximal reduction (IPR) which is a recontouring of the teeth between the 2 teeth where the gap exists and then they can be pulled closer together. Also bonding can be done after Invisalign to close the gaps with tooth colored material. ... more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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The Best Way to Close the 2 Gaps You See on my 2 Front Teeth.top and Bottom

We see cases likes this all the time, and it is very common that after Invisalign treatment , gaps start to show at the gum line, specially if you had some crowding. Do not worry, there is a solution that will give that beautiful smile an aesthetic touch that will keep you happy for the rest of your life.We often use veneers to cover chipped or discolored teeth, and to fill minor gaps by creating a veneer that is slightly wider than the natural tooth.By combining today’s... more
Pamela Marzban, DDS

Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing space with invisalign

When you have teeth that are triangular in shape there can be a dark triangle left at the gum line that is not acceptable to the patient. The easiest way to fix this is by reshaping the teeth with a procedure called interproximal reduction and then finish by pulling the the teeth closer together. You can always bond the teeth or place porcelain veneers to also close the space.
Zola A Makrauer, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing black triangle spaces between teeth after invisalign.

This is a very common problem after adult orthodontics. It happens because the gum tissue does not remodel very predictably in adults. The actual space may be smaller or larger than is shown on the 3D image. There are 5 options, all assume that you undergo the proposed treatment and then: 1) Flatten the teeth where they touch and move them closer together, this makes a broader contact of the teeth and thus the space gets smaller or disappears. Your upper teeth are... more
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

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