Teen case of the month
We would like to thank Dr. Boschken for this great case using Invisalign Palatal Expander.
Treatment Summary
Patient Information
- Age: 7
- Gender: F
- Invisalign Submission Option: IPE and Invisalign first
Comments
Clinical Conditions: Narrow arches
Treatment time: 24 days active expansion with IPE (24 IPE stages, changed daily)
Treatment goal: Sutural expansion
Treatment: 24 upper expanders (IPE), 23 lower aligners (Invisalign First)
Treatment plan: Expand upper arch with IPE, expand lower arch with Invisalign First, coordinate arches, open-up Leeway space for permanent teeth
Orthodontic treatment: Upper Invisalign Palatal Expander and Invisalign First in lower arch
Planned Expansion (mm): 6.0 mm
Results: Expansion was achieved
Last worn active expander stage: Currently in IPE holding aligners until Invisalign First completed
Expander Change frequency: Daily
Holding protocol: 2 months with Invisalign Palatal Holders until Invisalign First completed
Holder change frequency: Every 2 weeks
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