Is it okay for Invisalign "scheduled" IPR to be done slightly early. For example, if Invisalign calls for IPR at tray 9, could it instead be done at a six-week appointment between tray 6 and 7? Or should it be precisely timed?
April 5, 2014
Answer: IPR timing with Invisalign can have doctor adjustment. Your question about IPR with Invisalign being done earlier by a couple aligners is a good one. IPRs are done to create a better fit of the teeth at the end of treatment. This is necessary because in many cases a tooth size discrepancy, between the upper and lower teeth, can exist and the IPR helps to balance that discrepancy. As long as the tracking of the aligners is good, the IPR can be done a little earlier or later, but the doctor has to make that decision.
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April 5, 2014
Answer: IPR timing with Invisalign can have doctor adjustment. Your question about IPR with Invisalign being done earlier by a couple aligners is a good one. IPRs are done to create a better fit of the teeth at the end of treatment. This is necessary because in many cases a tooth size discrepancy, between the upper and lower teeth, can exist and the IPR helps to balance that discrepancy. As long as the tracking of the aligners is good, the IPR can be done a little earlier or later, but the doctor has to make that decision.
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April 6, 2014
Answer: Interproximal Reduction and Invisalign Inter-proximal reduction otherwise known as IPR is the removal of a small amount of tooth structure, much like gently reshaping a finger nail to remove a snag. It does not hurt the tooth nor hurt your gums/smile. IPR is often necessary to get the proper alignment, good function and best possible smile result when going through Invisalign therapy. IPR is staged and is often done before the time it is needed or at time it is required according to the Invisalign ClinCheck model. It should never be done later than requested as that could limit the tooth movement thus interfering with the final result. IPR is integral to the completion of an Invisalign case when indicated. I often ask for it to remove black triangles that might occur when the crowded lowers are straightened.
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April 6, 2014
Answer: Interproximal Reduction and Invisalign Inter-proximal reduction otherwise known as IPR is the removal of a small amount of tooth structure, much like gently reshaping a finger nail to remove a snag. It does not hurt the tooth nor hurt your gums/smile. IPR is often necessary to get the proper alignment, good function and best possible smile result when going through Invisalign therapy. IPR is staged and is often done before the time it is needed or at time it is required according to the Invisalign ClinCheck model. It should never be done later than requested as that could limit the tooth movement thus interfering with the final result. IPR is integral to the completion of an Invisalign case when indicated. I often ask for it to remove black triangles that might occur when the crowded lowers are straightened.
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