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ShiAnn

Chief Complaint:

Teeth becoming more crowded

Kelly

Chief Complaint:

Cannot bite front teeth together

Daniel

Chief Complaint:

Crowding of front teeth
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About Dr. Clark

Dr. Clark D. Colville is an assistant clinical professor in the Orthodontic department at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Dental Branch. Dr. Colville graduated from UTHSC San Antonio Dental School in 1989 and received a certificate from St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center the following year after completing a hospital-based general practice residency. In 1993 he completed his graduate orthodontic training at UTHSC Houston Dental Branch and received both a certificate and a Master's degree.


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ShiAnn's Bio and Treatment Plan

ShiAnn

Chief Complaint:

Teeth becoming more crowded



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ShiAnn is a 15-year-old high school student. When I started thinking about including her in this project, I thought she might be too shy to participate. But she’s become more comfortable and relaxed during her time in treatment. I think she’s glad to be in treatment again. ShiAnn wants to have a “normal” smile where her front teeth do not stick out.

This is a continuation of treatment that was previously stopped due to severe root resorption. ShiAnn is not really a good candidate for any kind of orthodontic treatment, but she really wants to improve her smile. She’s highly motivated and I believe she’ll be very compliant.

I felt compelled to include this case in The Clear Chronicles blog, even though the results are hard to predict. I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to share this case. Root resorption in orthodontics is not well understood and is always a topic of interest. Following this course of treatment is an opportunity to evaluate the effect of aligners on teeth with previous active root resorption – it should prove very interesting.

Chief Complaint: "My front teeth stick out too far."


Initial Treatment Plan
  • Herbst to correct skeletal Class II relationship
  • Full appliances upper and lower arch
  • Ectopic eruption of UL3 is likely to cause loss of UL2
  • UR2: short roots