Lengthening front teeth after Invisalign: I will be done with my Invisalign braces in two days. (Photo)

Question

I will get a retainer. I love how my teeth are now, except my lateral incisors are shorter than I would like, I've wanted them lengthened for a long time. However If i have a retainer the shape of my current teeth, how will it fit on them if i get the two teeth lengthened? Also, how would I go about getting them lengthened? I don't know if I should try a crown, veneers, or what? Please help me.

Leslie Dillard, DDS · Answer

This is just a thought, but you might consider recontouring your central incisors and shortening them just slightly to get the same proportion that you're looking for without adding porcelain  or bonding that require some level of maintenance and replacement over time. Check out the mock up in my before and after photos

Joy V. Poskozim, DDS · Answer

Normally a retainer would need no adjusting if you are bonding to the incisal edge to lengthen them.  that being said, if you are planning on restoring them with crowns or veneers, that usually changes the thickness, thus needing a new retainer.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:In order to lengthen the laterals, you have two choices:1.  Bonding2. Porcelain Veneers (best choice)Once you have lengthened the teeth your orthodontist may have to adjust or replace the retainer.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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