I have (2) missing molars (top right) located immediately before my wisdom tooth, which has already been extracted. Because of the missing molars, there has been some very slight spacing in the (2) teeth on either side of the canine. Am I a suitable candidate for invisalign or are you required to have no missing teeth at all? In addition, I plan to get (2)implants in place of the missing molars,once the teeth have been straightened. Any information is appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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November 28, 2011
Answer: Invisalign works great with missing molars..
Invisable braces are the way to go..I had porc. brackets placed 20 years ago before Invisalign was around and it was HELL..It affected my speech,,diet,and kissing was very difficult. lol..Yes those all matter even at my age..
This can happen in certain cases and is the
reason why your case should be monitored by an orthodontist. When the trays are
not tracking on the teeth, a refinement scan is usually necessary followed by a
new set of aligners.
The answer depends on you and what you want. If the "slightly crooked" lower front doesn't bother you at all then you don't need to do it for that reason. Some mild irregularity is "normal" in that that is what most people have. It is actually...