Class I
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Mandibular midline deviation
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Crowding
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Rotations

Leveling Curve of Spee
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Intrusion
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Retraction
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First premolar extraction
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IPR
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TADs
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Elastics: vertical
Courtesy of Dr. S. Shih-Hsuan Chen, 2020
Before picture of treatment

Treatment in the Spotlight

Dr. S. Shih-Hsuan Chen

We would like to thank Dr. Chen for this great case that achieved all treatment goals for her patient including resolution of midline deviation and crowding.

 

Dr. Quote: "Many smiles are being covered under masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, Invisalign aligners can continue to transform patients' smiles even while they stay at home. Stay safe."

Dr. S. Shih-Hsuan Chen

Treatment Summary

Patient Information

  • Age: 23
  • Gender: female
  • Invisalign Submission Option: Invisalign Full

Total Treatment Time

  • 44 months

Number of aligners

  • Maxillary: 53 + 50 = 103
  • Mandibulary: 53 + 50 = 103

Aligner Wear time

  • 7-10 days

Retention

  • Maxillary: Other clear
  • Mandibular: Fixed/Bonded

Results achieved

  • Class I relationship maintained
  • Functional canine guidance on both sides
  • Normal  overjet and overbite achieved
  • Overjet improved
  • Midlines coincident
  • Proper axial inclination of incisors
  • Curve of Spee leveled
  • Arches aligned and coordinated
  • Alignment of both arches through derotation
  • Arch form improved
  • Aesthetic smile line was achieved 
  • All treatment goals were achieved case
  • Harmonic arches were achieved

Comments

  • The extraction space was closed with good root control using G6 SmartForce features
  • Crowding was resolved with well-aligned arches
  • The perioral protrusion was improved with premolar extraction and the use of TADs in additional aligners to reinforce anchorage of the upper arch

Images

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Radiographs

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