July 2022

Gus, age 26: 

  • Chief Complaint: "I'd like to improve my smile, my front two teeth really bother me." Patient unhappy with diastema and "how much the front teeth hang down."

Examination: 

  • Comprehensive clinical exam completed: full series radiographs, pano, and periodontal exam.

  • Excellent oral hygiene.

  • No decay present.

  • Extraction of third molars in high school.

Evaluation:

  • Mild crowding of mandibular anterior teeth.

  • Restriction of upper arch in premolar region.

  • Diastema between teeth #8/9.

  • Excessive overbite of maxillary central incisors

Treatment:

  • 16 Aligners, 7 day wear/aligner

  • 1 Refinement: 9 Aligners, 5 day wear/aligner

  • Munchie to seat lingers upon insertion

  • Munchie use 15 minutes 2x/day for acceleration

Case provided by Dr. Kari Blankenship

Brett Floyd