Overview Non-compliant patients are patients who are not following their recommended wear schedule (at least 22-hours a day). Compliance is the most common reason things go off track during treatment. If you break down the subject of non-compliant patients a bit further, you can see there are two main types: The deliberately non-compliant patient The inadvertent […]
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Tooth & gum pain is a common side effect of most orthodontic treatments, and clear aligners are no exception. The discomfort can be particularly intense when a patient first puts on a brand-new aligner. Over-the-counter pain medications can help, but did you know that some pain relievers can inhibit the successful movement of teeth? In […]
Definition Tight contacts exist when there is compression between two teeth and it is undetected by impressions and 3D models. Here’s an example of tight contacts: 0.3mm of IPR is requested between teeth 8 & 9, but there is compression (hidden pressure) between 9 &10. When space was created with 0.3mm of IPR, the pressure was released between […]
Definition When teeth are moving on schedule, as planned in the treatment setup, we say that treatment is “tracking“. However, even if aligners appear to fit properly and comfortably, that doesn’t guarantee that the teeth are actually moving as intended. Causes Some common causes for tracking issues are: Non-compliant patients Insufficient space Insufficient pressure Solution Here are some tips […]
Definition Unintended or residual spacing refers to the unintended spaces that occur during or remain at the completion of treatment. Causes Unintended or residual spacing can be caused by any of the following: Patient is non-compliant and has not followed the recommended wear schedule of at least 22 hours per day. Too much IPR was done and not properly or […]
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