There are gaps left from IPR. My doctor did not mention refinments and I did no push it because I lost total trust on him. I was left with a couple of black triangles and he "fixed" them by bonding. But he ignore other gaps that are still there and I did not have before my treatment. He covered another big gap (from a missing tooth)by bondign the teeth on sides to make them look wider. I want to know if I still could do traditional braces with all these bounding? How long should I wait?
April 20, 2011
Answer: Braces after Invisalign
It sounds like you have multiple issues with the final result you obtained with Invisalign. I agree that you may best be served by finishing your case with braces because they allow precise positioning of teeth and closing of spaces. Visiting an orthodontist may be a good option for you because of the complex nature of your case. There may be some restorative work needed as well ... but the bonding used to close the spaces which remained after Invisalign should not be a problem as it is easily removed or reshaped. Your case illustrates an important fact about Invisalign: it is a great tool, but not a panacea.
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April 20, 2011
Answer: Braces after Invisalign
It sounds like you have multiple issues with the final result you obtained with Invisalign. I agree that you may best be served by finishing your case with braces because they allow precise positioning of teeth and closing of spaces. Visiting an orthodontist may be a good option for you because of the complex nature of your case. There may be some restorative work needed as well ... but the bonding used to close the spaces which remained after Invisalign should not be a problem as it is easily removed or reshaped. Your case illustrates an important fact about Invisalign: it is a great tool, but not a panacea.
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April 20, 2011
Answer: Not Happy with Invisalign Results
Invisalign offers 3 "refinements" (additional aligners) with each Invisalign Full treatmentto hopefully com;eye your treatment.. However, Invisalign Express which limits the aligners to 10 or less does not offer refinement aligners.
It sounds like you have gone to a general dentist since he "closed" your spaces with composite restorations.
Unfortunately general dentists are not really trained in orthodontics .... of any kind. As such, there is a major difference in training and experience between an orthodontist and a general dentist. I would suggest that you see an orthodontist if you seek re-treatment.
Blessings!
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April 20, 2011
Answer: Not Happy with Invisalign Results
Invisalign offers 3 "refinements" (additional aligners) with each Invisalign Full treatmentto hopefully com;eye your treatment.. However, Invisalign Express which limits the aligners to 10 or less does not offer refinement aligners.
It sounds like you have gone to a general dentist since he "closed" your spaces with composite restorations.
Unfortunately general dentists are not really trained in orthodontics .... of any kind. As such, there is a major difference in training and experience between an orthodontist and a general dentist. I would suggest that you see an orthodontist if you seek re-treatment.
Blessings!
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