Luke presented with a severe and traumatic overbite. Severe crowding was also present in both his upper and lower front teeth region. During the orthodontic assessment, we also identified his rear bite was misaligned. Luke’s upper front teeth had drifted forward resulting in the upper canines being blocked out.
There were many different treatment options available to improve Luke’s bite and tooth alignment. After discussing the various options with Luke’s Mother, we created a treatment plan that wouldn’t require any tooth extractions.
Treatment Duration: 23 Months
Treatment: Carriere Appliance and Braces
To create extra space in the upper teeth we used a Carrier Appliance. Used at the beginning of treatment, the Carrier appliance pushed back the upper teeth over the course of 5 months. This gave us the ability to proceed with the treatment without tooth extraction.
With additional space created, Luke then wore braces and rubber bands for 18 months. When comparing the before and after photos, Luke’s bite was improved significantly along with the alignment of both upper and lower teeth. A great result respecting our patient’s wishes to avoid tooth extraction.
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