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