Avoid IPR by Widening Arch?

December 7, 2010
Asked By:12547anon

Can IPR be avoided by widening or reshaping the arch of top and bottom teeth during refinement? I already had over 4 mm of IPR total done during the initial express treatment to address protrusion and crowding that did not work as well as expected and would like to avoided any further IPR. Is this an valid option I could let my ortho know? My arch is of a V shape now. Can it be changed to a U shape - in other words are there any limitations of arch widening with Invisalign?

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December 14, 2010

Answer: Yes arch widening reduces IPR requirments.but

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December 14, 2010

Answer: Yes arch widening reduces IPR requirments.but

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March 14, 2011

Answer: Arch widening

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March 14, 2011

Answer: Arch widening

December 8, 2010

Answer: Upper jaw widening can be accomplished with dentofacial orthopedics.

December 8, 2010

Answer: Upper jaw widening can be accomplished with dentofacial orthopedics.

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December 8, 2010

Answer: Invisalign is good at dentally widening arches

December 8, 2010

Answer: Invisalign is good at dentally widening arches

December 8, 2010

Answer: Widening is a possibility with Invisalign

December 8, 2010

Answer: Widening is a possibility with Invisalign

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