If you are missing any teeth or have had previous dental restorations, such as an implant or bridge, you may assume that transparent aligners are not an option. But with the advances in modern dentistry, Invisalign can now be used to close gaps in your smile, even if you have missing teeth. Invisalign works by slowly pulling your teeth back into place to straighten them. It may not be effective just to close an intense space between missing teeth, but it will help minimize or close the natural space of the jaw.
Replacing a missing tooth can improve a smile and restore a patient's self-esteem. Nowadays, there are a lot of options for tooth replacement. This includes crowns, dental implants, partial dentures, and bridges. This may be a good option to end Invisalign treatment.
However, it's a good idea to undergo this orthodontic treatment before choosing tooth replacement options. Invisalign has come a long way since its inception. Now you can rely on Invisalign to close big gaps. So, if you decide that replacing a missing tooth is going to be too expensive, your dentist will adapt your Invisalign treatment to close the gap in your smile.
While you'll still have a tooth missing, it'll be easier to eat, as will it be to smile. Invisalign is a brand of transparent dental appliances that uses a series of almost undetectable aligners to straighten teeth. An orthodontist will work with you to ensure that missing molars don't adversely affect the Invisalign aligner's ability to straighten your teeth. Unlike traditional metal braces, which stay on your teeth for months or even years, Invisalign aligners are removable.
It's also important that you continue to wear your retainers after Invisalign treatment to prevent your teeth from moving and to help them stabilize in their new position. Invisalign solves a variety of dental problems and offers many benefits compared to traditional metal braces. But ultimately, whether you can receive Invisalign with a missing tooth or not depends on your current mouth situation. Invisalign can slowly move the remaining teeth and the jawline to the desired location (as long as there is enough structure to support them).
In some cases, there are still complications that could arise from having an Invisalign without teeth. If you're considering Invisalign, visiting a dentist is a good way to determine if you're a candidate. By straightening your teeth, Invisalign will methodically join your teeth together to give you a more even smile. Even without implants, Invisalign can help restructure the spacing of your teeth to give you a better smile.
The only caveat with Invisalign and an implant is that the implant won't move with orthodontic forces (for example, teeth need time to rebuild on their own and don't move) and, for Invisalign treatment to be successful, the gums and teeth must be as healthy as possible.
