Invisalign for overcrowding will leave me with a 5mm overjet? (photos)

Question

I currently started my Invisalign treatment. My ortho has advised me that once my front teeth are straightened (the two front teeth are tilted inwards) that I will have about a 5mm overjet once my teeth are all aligned. She said that Invisalign can't help with the overjet because I have a good bite. Also, my front and bottom teeth aren't and will not be aligned perfectly because shifting will also interfere with my bite. She said only braces can address these issues. Is this true? Please help!

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You have a narrow maxilla (upper jaw) that invisalign won't correct.  I suggest considering DNA Appliance or ALF as a better alternative.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

basic issue is with your bite. as on left side u have proper occlusion but on right side it is endon relation . so first tell yr doctor to correct it with invisalign . elastics may require to correct that. second issue is extruded front upper teeth, intrusion of 2-3 mmis needed in that.

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