Will Laterals Extruded with Invisalign Intrude at End of Treatment?

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

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.

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

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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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!

Even though it sounds like your Invisalign treatment was successful, there is a real chance that the laterals could re-intrude, even partially, after removal of the attachments and during retention...even if you wear your retainers well.  Having your laterals in a balanced bite position is helpful, but the best way to hold them still is to have your orthodontist place a wire bonded to the back of the upper front teeth.

The laterals can be moved back up in .  You need a case refinement with your doctor.  Be aware that it may have a slight increase in resorption of the roots.