September 21, 2009 - 12:34pm
As reported in the last treatment blog, ShiAnn was in a Hawley retainer with a bite plane and we were expecting the posterior occlusion to settle. ShiAnn returned in 6 weeks and the posterior teeth had settled adequately into functional occlusion. The gingival tissue responded well to the laser recontouring and I decided to add bonding to the mesial-incisal corner of both upper lateral incisors to make them look more natural (Figures 1, 2, 3, 4).
Final PVS impressions were made and submitted for fabrication of Vivera retainers. Two weeks later the Vivera retainers were delivered and the fit was very accurate (Figure 5).
And now the final verdict is in on the root resorption of the anterior teeth. Digital x-rays were made on 8-21-2009 of the upper anterior teeth by her restorative dentist (Figures 6, 7, 8).
The teeth are stable with no mobility. With the real possibility of losing both of these teeth at the start of retreatment (Figure 9), I am thrilled with the outcome and the amount of root structure that was maintained (Figure 10).
ShiAnn
Chief Complaint:
Teeth becoming more crowded
As reported in the last treatment blog, ShiAnn was in a Hawley retainer with a bite plane and we were expecting the posterior occlusion to settle. ShiAnn returned in 6 weeks and the posterior teeth had settled adequately into functional occlusion. The gingival tissue responded well to the laser recontouring and I decided to add bonding to the mesial-incisal corner of both upper lateral incisors to make them look more natural (Figures 1, 2, 3, 4).
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Final PVS impressions were made and submitted for fabrication of Vivera retainers. Two weeks later the Vivera retainers were delivered and the fit was very accurate (Figure 5).
And now the final verdict is in on the root resorption of the anterior teeth. Digital x-rays were made on 8-21-2009 of the upper anterior teeth by her restorative dentist (Figures 6, 7, 8).
The teeth are stable with no mobility. With the real possibility of losing both of these teeth at the start of retreatment (Figure 9), I am thrilled with the outcome and the amount of root structure that was maintained (Figure 10).
