Can I use Invisalign to align my teeth and make a gap to implant a missing tooth?

Question

I have one missing teeth on my upper jaw. My teeth all shifted with lil gaps between them. My two front tooth is not centred anymore. Is it possible to use Invisalign to align the teeth where it should've been and make the gap of once where my missing tooth was to put a implant?

Jennifer S. Stachel, DMD · Answer

Dear Wiinterpig,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self.  I will do my best to address your concern with the information given.In general, Invisalign correct most malocclusions as well as braces.  To answer your question, yes, Invisalign can close gaps and prepare spaces for implants.I hope that this helps and good luck!Best,Dr. Jenn

Supriya Verma, DMD, FAGD · Answer

Invisalign may be able to help align the teeth and create a space for the missing tooth. You can get a virtual movie made to see what movements can take palce to achieve the ideal result.  Invislagin calls it a clin-check. Many movements are easily done with invislaing but it does have its limitations. Once you get the clin-check made it will give you an estimated time of treatment and what you can expect to achieve.

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