May 2024

Mark, Age 50

Chief Complaints:

  • Anterior crossbite

Examination: 

  • Comprehensive Examination w/ no restorative or periodontal concerns

Evaluation:

  • Slight Class III molar occlusion, 1-2 mm upper anterior crowding, 3-4 mm lower anterior spacing

Treatment:

  • Initial treatment included 47 aligners with movement at half speed and aligners were worn for 4 days each.

  • One refinement was added to extrude and align tooth #27 over the course of 5 aligners at 1 week per aligner.

  • Total treatment time was 8 1/2 months.

  • Patient wore Invisalign retainers for the first year and has since been wearing Vivera retainers with annual change out.

Case provided by Christopher Anton, DDS, FAGD, FAACA

Shon Dempsey