Crowding means the available space and the tooth positions do not match. The important question is why the crowding exists and what trade-offs are involved in creating or redistributing space.
Crowding means the available space and the tooth positions do not match. The important question is why the crowding exists and what trade-offs are involved in creating or redistributing space.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Where the crowding is located is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Gum and bone support is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Space creation options is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Bite consequences is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Often they can, but suitability depends on severity, tooth shape, bite and the movements required.
No. Expansion, tooth movement, enamel reduction or extraction may be considered depending on the case.
Yes. Retainers are important because teeth can shift after treatment.