Treatment in the Spotlight
Doctor quote: "This case demonstrates how well young patients can tolerate Invisalign, and also the benefits of treatment with Invisalign First for this special needs patient.”
Dr. O. Crotty
Treatment Summary
Patient Information
- Age: 9
- Gender: male
- Invisalign Treatment Option: Invisalign First
Total Treatment Time
- 13 months
Number of aligners
- Maxillary: 32 + 29 = 61
- Mandibulary: 32 + 29 = 61
Retention
- Maxillary: Invisalign aligner
- Mandibular: Invisalign aligner
Results achieved
- Posterior crossbite corrected
- Normal overjet and overbite achieved
- Arches aligned and coordinated
- Alignment of both arches through derotation
- Arch form improved
- Aesthetic smile linewas achieved
Comments
- After U:32+28 and L:24+28 Invisalign First aligners, the anterior crossbite, posterior crossbite, narrow upper arch, and crowding were all corrected
- Adequate space prepared for the permanent upper canines and the gingival health around the lower left central incisor was stabilized
- Good aligner wear compliance and oral hygiene were maintained throughout Phase 1 treatment
- The Phase 1 treatment time was 13 months, not including the pre-treatment eruption monitoring and passive vacuformed appliance phase. Note: This extra step is not needed in patients who do not require an acclimation phase due to the medical condition.
- The final photos show the dentition 12-months post Phase I treatment
- The goals for Phase 2 are to close the remaining lower spaces, extrude the upper left canine, and de-rotate the premolars
- while maintaining a Class 1 bite relationship.
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