Class III
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Posterior crossbite
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Narrow arches
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Asymmetric arches
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Mandibular midline deviation

Distalization
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Expansion
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IPR
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TADs
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Elastics: Class III
Courtesy of Dr S. Oliveira, 2021
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Treatment Summary

Patient Information

  • Age: 26
  • Gender: female
  • Invisalign Submission Option: Invisalign Comprehensive

Total Treatment Time

  • 21 months

Number of aligners

  • Maxillary: 48 + 9 = 57
  • Mandibulary: 48 + 9 = 57

Aligner Wear time

  • 1-week

Retention

  • Maxillary: Fixed/Bonded
  • Mandibular: Fixed/Bonded

Results achieved

  • Class I relationship achieved
  • Functional canine guidance on both sides
  • Posterior crossbite corrected
  • Normal  overjet and overbite achieved
  • Midlines coincident
  • Arches aligned and coordinated
  • Arch form improved
  • Aesthetic smile line was achieved 
  • Harmonic arches were achieved

Comments

  • The desired results were obtained by expansion of arches with MARPE pre-ortho treatment.
  • Coordination of both upper and lower dental arch shape by expansion on the upper arch.
  • Distalization of lower posterior teeth to achieve class I molar relationship
  • Correction of lower midline deviation
  • Power ridges on lower incisors to prevent periodontal complications such as gingival recession or alveolar bone dehiscence.
  • IPR was used to correct Bolton discrepancy.

Images

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Progress

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Radiographs

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