Will Laterals Extruded with Invisalign Intrude at End of Treatment?

Question

Finished my inisalign treatment that involved slight extrusion of my upper lateral incisors. My question is if there is a chance or likelihood of my laterals moving back into my gums (re-intruding?) now that im using a retainer and the attachments that were on those teeth have been removed. I know a retainer will keep my teeth straight, but without something gripping onto those laterals, I fear they may move, especially since the extrusion took place over the last round of refinements. Thanks.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Not likely to happen but to prevent it you may consider wearing a bonded lingual retainer that will keep them from being intruded

Janet H. Stoess-Allen, DMD · Answer

It is always possible for a tooth that has been extruded to slightly intrude after orthodontic tooth movement is completed. If you are concerned, you may want to discuss the possibility of placing a lingually bonded retainer for added stability.

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD · Answer

there is always a chance for things to move. if you see this start call your Dr and had him try and bond them in place for awhile

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

The extruded laterals should stay extruded just by wearing your retainers. It would be difficult to force them to intrude with Invisalign.

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Robert T. Rudman, DDS, MS · Answer

The most reliable way to keep extruded laterals in place is to have your orthodontist place a bonded lingual retainer that is affixed to the tongue side of your teeth

	 

	All of our patients have this option and it works out very well to keep your smile looking amazing!

Will Laterals Extruded with Invisalign Intrude at End of Treatment?

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