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Will I Need to Have a Tooth or Teeth Pulled to Get Invisalign? (Photo)
asked 9 months ago by Andrea in Nebraska in Fremont, NE
Latest answer by Daniel Noor, DMD, PC
Question viewed 923 times
Tags: candidate, extraction
12 answers to Will I Need to Have a Tooth or Teeth Pulled to Get Invisalign? (Photo)
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Do you have to take teeth out everytime you see crowding?
We rarely need to take teeth out for any orthodontic treatment whether that’s invisalign or braces, etc.
In most cases, crowding is a result of narrow or irregular arch forms especially on the upper arch. This is something that can be corrected with invisalign or braces. Clinically speaking if the distance between the lingual of upper first molars is less than 35 mm in adults, we have a narrow arch and must expand and/or upright the teeth that are tilted in to create room for...
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Tooth extraction wiht Invisalign
In your photo it appears tha the canine is not in the right position. In order to move it into the right position we would do interproximal reduction not an extraction in your case. Consult your dentist or orthodontist for specifics on your case. Good luck
Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign For Upper Crowded Teeth
Please don't let anyone take out your upper cuspid tooth! Removing an upper canine will compromise your bite and will never look cosmetically correct. Invsalign works amazingly well for crowded teeth if your gum health, surrounding bone, lower teeth crowding and existing bite relationship will allow a positive outcome. Consult with a qualified Invisalign dentist to have your case evaluated. One of the great advantages of the Invisalign system is you will see your...
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Dustin Nelson, DDS
Pasadena Cosmetic Dentist
Pasadena Cosmetic Dentist
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Extraction with invisalign.
I agree with all the other posts in that there is not enough info to determine if extractions will be necessary. It does appear that you have a crowding problem. If you will need extractions then invisalign might not be the best option for you.
Michael Minars, DMD
Miami Orthodontist
Miami Orthodontist
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Extractions are sometimes necessary...
In your case, there is not enough information to make that determination. I would recommend seeing aa orthodontist for an opinion on your case.
Good luck!
R. Scott Smith, DMD
Springfield Orthodontist
Springfield Orthodontist
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There are many ways to open space for crowding with Invisalign
Orthodontically, there are generally 3 ways to open space: pulling teeth, expanding the arches, or shaving between teeth. The decision on what to do, either alone or in combination, depends on the degree of crowding, the measurements of the angulation of your teeth within the medullary bone of your jaws from your side head film(lateral cephalogram), and the health of your gum tissues.
Its hard to say with certainty without seeing you clinically, but it seems that you should be fine...
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Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Will I Need to Have a Tooth or Teeth Pulled to Get Invisalign?
I treated a case similar to your, where we saved this tooth and everything looks straight and patient is very happy.
More information is needed to provide a proper diagnosis though. I would advise to consult with an Invisalign specialist, who can take ALL necessarry data and make sure you are reaching your goals.
Michael Ayzin, DDS
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Absolutely No Extractions Necessary
Your upper right canine is very high in your gum line and the movement of pulling the tooth down into alignment is called extrusion. This movement is very difficult with Invisalign, but not impossible. With the assistance of attachments and elastics you can move the tooth into position. Before we can pull the tooth down you need to make space for it. One way to make space, without extracting, is to slightly epand the palate with your Invisalign and reduce the size of the teeth by...
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Tooth pulled prior to invisalign?
Only the dentist that examined you can make that determination. We rarely not to remove teeth prior to Invisalign. This is done only as a last resort to make room for all of the teeth.
Zola A Makrauer, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Extracting teeth for invisalign
The answer is it is hard to tell. Based on the picture in having the canine that is ectopically erupting, it appears that we should be able to fit this tooth into the arch no problem without having teeth taken out. However, I would encourage a complementary orthodontic examination to evaluate the malocclusion to have a definitive answer. In the past, we used to extract teeth on 30% to 40% of our patients, as this was a standard care for orthodontics at the time. Now,...
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Ron D. Wilson, DMD
Gainesville Orthodontist
Gainesville Orthodontist
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Do I need a tooth out?
Every case is different...we try as hard as we can to avoid extractions but it depends on many factors....your photo just doesn't give enough info....only a well trained orthodontist can give you the straight info!
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Teeth don't always need to be pulled when doing orthodontics
Despite how some cases have been done, every case is unique. Years ago, teeth were routinely pulled for orthodontic convenience. Today, we are keeping more teeth and everyone benefits.
Your case does not appear overly crowded, so I would assume no extractions needed. Only a dentist that examines you can say for sure.
