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Can I Have A Frenectomy After I Already Started the Invisalign Treatment?
asked 6 months ago by kmy in Romania
Latest answer by Kristen Berning, DDS
Question viewed 126 times
Tags: 3 months post-op, candidate, cut, diastema
I have a large 5 mm diastema. Can i make the frenectomy within 3 months after starting the invisalign treatment? Can the injure be cured without affecting or beeing affected by the wear of aligners? thank you!
5 answers to Can I Have A Frenectomy After I Already Started the Invisalign Treatment?
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Frenectomy can be done during Invisalign
Yes, your frenectomy can be done during the Invisalign process, and having it done soon will benefit you by allowing the space to close better. We do many frenectomy procedures using a diode laser. There is no bleeding, no stitches, and it is a quick healing and recovery process.
The Invisalign aligners can be modified if they have to, so that they do not touch the healing frenectomy site. There is a good chance, however, that the aligners will barely touch that...
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Kristen Berning, DDS
Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist
Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist
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Frenectomy can be done at any time
The sooner the better, as tooth movement may be easier without the pull of the muscle involved in the frenum attachment. It is normally done before treatment starts, but 3 months in should not pose a problem.
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Frenectomy during invisalign
Normally it is best to have the frenectomy before treatment is started but if it is deemed necessary you can have it done during or even after treatment is completed
Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Frenectomy
It is best to have the frenectomy before starting treatment. But it is possible to do it after you have started. THe trays may be altered so as to allow the healing.
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Frenectomy
The worst thing that you can do is have it too soon. Better to have a little late than too soon. If you have it too soon and the space doesn't close fast enough with Invisalign then you will have scar tissue build up and possible have to have it redone.
I would have you wear your trays as far as you can, while closing the space pay particular attention to how "flush" the teeth are. The moment the teeth begin to not "track" get it done. I would want the space...
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Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist