Adults often value the removability and low visibility of aligners, but periodontal health, existing restorations, missing teeth and previous orthodontic treatment can make adult planning more complex.
Adults often value the removability and low visibility of aligners, but periodontal health, existing restorations, missing teeth and previous orthodontic treatment can make adult planning more complex.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Gum health 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.
Existing crowns or implants 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.
Relapse 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.
Work and social routine 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 yes, but existing dental work needs to be included in the plan.
Many relapse cases can be treated with aligners, depending on the bite and movement required.
Attachments are tooth-coloured but can be visible, especially on front teeth.