Am I a Candidate for Invisalign if I Have a Dental Implant?

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I want to get invisalign. I have a dental implant on my fourth tooth (counting back from my front one as well as including it in the number). I have straight teeth except for an overbite. I had braces as a child for my overbite, then I lost my retainer for years. It is back. No where near as large as when I was young. None the less I would really like it fixed but I dont know if it is possible with my implant being so close to the front teeth.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

No matter WHAT kind of orthodontic method used, braces with wires or Invisalign, an implant will not move.

	At all.

	But the case may still work  by having the other teeth move to a desired location.  You may still be a candidate, but may have some limitations, so you will need to decide if your treatment would be a compromise and if you are ok with that.  

	A complete exam by an experienced Invisalign dentist should help.

Bradley J. Daar, DDS · Answer

Invisalign can be a great alternative to conventional braces. We have been treating patients with Invisalign foralmost as long as they have been out. Many of our Invisalign patients currently have one or more dental Implants. Generally we can still treat our patients with the best of orthodontic care even if they have a Dental Implant. It all depends on the postion of the Implat and the result we are looking for.

	With any orthodontics, if we had a choice we would prefer to place Dental Implants at the end of orthodontic treatment.

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD · Answer

Short answer: yes

	Long answer: Invisalign can be used if you have implants or bridges or crowns or fillings. The only thing is the implant can not be moved, it won't move. But all the teeth around it can be.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

You are unable to move the implant so if you can acheive the desired result of eliminating the overbite than invisalign would be a good option for you. I would recommend seeing a dentist who is invisalign certifiedso they can give you an idea if they could move the teeth even with the implant . Ask the dentist to see the 3d simulation and judge for yourself if you like the results.

Scott LeSueur, DDS · Answer

Some great thoughts have been given by fellow dentists and specialists. Bottom line is to get a consult with an Invisalign certified dentist and he should be able to give you an idea if Invisalign can be done around the implant as it will not move. The fact that you had orthodontics previously and this is a relapse case bodes well for Invisalign possibilities. The dentist can arrange for a clincheck proposal where you can see on a 3d model on line your case and the movements and results. Give it a go and see if it is possible.

Am I a Candidate for Invisalign if I Have a Dental Implant?

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