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Can pontics, or pontic spaces be added to Invisalign trays?

August 25, 2016
Asked By:asa o in Los Angeles, CA

I was in an accident which caused dental devastation. The 3 teeth behind the U L Canine were broken & extracted 8 tooth shifted forwards I wear an Essix with 3 pontics It works well esthetically (There are no teeth on the upper left behind the lateral canine) I will be having a bone graft & implants placed soon Invisalign planned to move #8 back into alignment. Question: Is it possible to add pontic spaces to the distal end of Invisalign ? How? Scan wearing Essix?

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August 29, 2016

Answer: Yes, pontics can be added.

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Doug Jopling, DDS
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August 29, 2016

Answer: Yes, pontics can be added.

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Doug Jopling, DDS
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September 11, 2016

Answer: Invisalign with missing teeth

Tanya Vaysman, DMD
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September 11, 2016

Answer: Invisalign with missing teeth

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