Orthodontic Relapse Correction
Patient Concerns:
The patient sought assistance to correct an upper arch relapse, which occurred due to inconsistent wear of retainers.
Treatment:
The treatment addressed the overlap issue in the upper arch caused by the relapse.
Correction was achieved using a combination of techniques, including:
IPR (Interproximal Reduction), which is the removal of enamel between the teeth to create space for teeth movement.
Aligners to aid in achieving the desired alignment.
Whitening to enhance the overall appearance of the teeth.
Important Note:
The importance of wearing retainers consistently for a lifetime was emphasized, and it was noted that fixed retention may not be recommended due to potential issues (to be discussed in a future blog post).
Outcome:
The treatment results were highly satisfactory, and the patient was exceptionally pleased with the outcome.
This case serves as a reminder of the lifelong commitment to retainers and their role in maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment. The combination of techniques used in this case effectively corrected the relapse issue, and the patient's satisfaction with the results was notable.
Lab Credit
Patient Concerns:
The patient sought assistance to correct an upper arch relapse, which occurred due to inconsistent wear of retainers.
Treatment:
The treatment addressed the overlap issue in the upper arch caused by the relapse.
Correction was achieved using a combination of techniques, including:
IPR (Interproximal Reduction), which is the removal of enamel between the teeth to create space for teeth movement.
Aligners to aid in achieving the desired alignment.
Whitening to enhance the overall appearance of the teeth.
Important Note:
The importance of wearing retainers consistently for a lifetime was emphasized, and it was noted that fixed retention may not be recommended due to potential issues (to be discussed in a future blog post).
Outcome:
The treatment results were highly satisfactory, and the patient was exceptionally pleased with the outcome.
This case serves as a reminder of the lifelong commitment to retainers and their role in maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment. The combination of techniques used in this case effectively corrected the relapse issue, and the patient's satisfaction with the results was notable.
Lab Credit
Patient Concerns:
The patient sought assistance to correct an upper arch relapse, which occurred due to inconsistent wear of retainers.
Treatment:
The treatment addressed the overlap issue in the upper arch caused by the relapse.
Correction was achieved using a combination of techniques, including:
IPR (Interproximal Reduction), which is the removal of enamel between the teeth to create space for teeth movement.
Aligners to aid in achieving the desired alignment.
Whitening to enhance the overall appearance of the teeth.
Important Note:
The importance of wearing retainers consistently for a lifetime was emphasized, and it was noted that fixed retention may not be recommended due to potential issues (to be discussed in a future blog post).
Outcome:
The treatment results were highly satisfactory, and the patient was exceptionally pleased with the outcome.
This case serves as a reminder of the lifelong commitment to retainers and their role in maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment. The combination of techniques used in this case effectively corrected the relapse issue, and the patient's satisfaction with the results was notable.
Lab Credit