Can bonding be progressively removed with Invisalign?

Question

Growing up, my parents did not have money for braces. I had a gap in my teeth, so my dentist fixed it with composite bonding. I am in college now and I know that when I graduate in a few years and have more money I will want to get braces or invisalign to fill my gap. My question is, when I do decide to get braces or invisalign, is it possible to have the bonding gradually removed throughout the orthodontics process so I dont have to have the entire gap exposed at once?

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

yes, that is possible [ not with aligners , only with braces]. but normally orthodontist avoid that because its time consuming process.

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

Yes, it is possible to have the bonding removed as the teeth are moved with the invisalign aligners. It does complicate the timing of the aligners and would be easier if the bonding is removed prior to the impressions for the invisalign retainers. Keep in mind you will be wearing the aligners at least 22 hours a day, removing only when eating. So, the cosmetics of your teeth will not be a big issue. Hope the this helps and good luck with your studies.

Can bonding be progressively removed with Invisalign?

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