My invisalign treatment requires attachments across all my front teeth. My ortho offered to have new trays made without the these attachments but didn’t recommend it. If I decide to continue with treatment (currently on hold, I have not had the attachments place on my teeth or begun wearing the aligners) with the attachments removed what effect should I expect this to have on my overall results. There is nothing discreet or invisible about a mouth full of attachments and plastic aligners.
April 20, 2016
Answer: Invisalign Attachments Thank you, Marcia, for your inquiry. Button attachments just started being used with Invisalign treatment a few years ago. Before that, they were not offered. Studies have shown that with the use of attachments, similar to brackets placed on teeth with braces, they serve as anchors to help move teeth more precisely/efficiently and can help with treatment timing. Also similar to braces, the trays over the button attachments serve as the wire with braces to actually move the teeth. While attachments aren't completely necessary, they have proven to help achieve the most ideal results. Without them, slight movements may not be possible and/or it may prolong your treatment. It's up to you if you wish to have them placed or not, but it's highly recommended if you want the most optimal results. We hope this helps and best of luck to you!
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April 20, 2016
Answer: Invisalign Attachments Thank you, Marcia, for your inquiry. Button attachments just started being used with Invisalign treatment a few years ago. Before that, they were not offered. Studies have shown that with the use of attachments, similar to brackets placed on teeth with braces, they serve as anchors to help move teeth more precisely/efficiently and can help with treatment timing. Also similar to braces, the trays over the button attachments serve as the wire with braces to actually move the teeth. While attachments aren't completely necessary, they have proven to help achieve the most ideal results. Without them, slight movements may not be possible and/or it may prolong your treatment. It's up to you if you wish to have them placed or not, but it's highly recommended if you want the most optimal results. We hope this helps and best of luck to you!
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Attachments Hi Marcia,Each Invisalign case differs regarding attachments- some patients need them, and some don't. The attachments are there to help apply stronger directional forces on certain teeth that may need to be repositioned in a way that an aligner alone cannot achieve effectively. Some teeth need rotational bodily forces applied in order to properly align the tooth crown as well as the root- without the attachments, the true rotational forces aren't applied and the result is a superficial movement that may not be corrective enough for the treatment to be successful. I understand that attachments may not be as low profile as you may desire, but they will ensure more successful treatment that will have a lesser chance of relapse. I would recommend you reconsider and give the attachments a chance- the final result will surely be beautiful!Good Luck!
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March 31, 2016
Answer: Attachments Hi Marcia,Each Invisalign case differs regarding attachments- some patients need them, and some don't. The attachments are there to help apply stronger directional forces on certain teeth that may need to be repositioned in a way that an aligner alone cannot achieve effectively. Some teeth need rotational bodily forces applied in order to properly align the tooth crown as well as the root- without the attachments, the true rotational forces aren't applied and the result is a superficial movement that may not be corrective enough for the treatment to be successful. I understand that attachments may not be as low profile as you may desire, but they will ensure more successful treatment that will have a lesser chance of relapse. I would recommend you reconsider and give the attachments a chance- the final result will surely be beautiful!Good Luck!
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