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Celebrating Another Radiant Smile Transformed at Our Orthodontic Practice Today!

We are thrilled to share another incredible success story from our orthodontic practice that has us beaming with joy!

Witnessing the before-and-after transformation is a testament to the positive impact that orthodontic intervention can have on both oral health and self-esteem. Our patient's commitment to the treatment process and their trust in our expertise were key ingredients in achieving this remarkable outcome.

Behind every transformed smile lies not only the science of orthodontics but also the human connection that makes our practice so special. Our team is genuinely invested in our patients' well-being, and their smiles are the most rewarding tokens of our shared journey. We take pride in being a part of these life-changing experiences and are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our community's oral health and happiness.

As we celebrate another success today, we are reminded of our mission to create healthy, confident smiles that last a lifetime. Every smile we transform emboldens us to continue our pursuit of excellence and innovation in orthodontic care.

To our incredible patient: Your new smile is more than just aligned teeth; it's a reflection of your determination, our expertise, and the collaborative spirit that defines our practice. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey towards a brighter, more radiant smile!

If you're looking to embark on your own smile transformation journey, we're here for you.

Contact us today to discover the possibilities and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Together, we'll create another great smile to cherish and celebrate!

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• Class II malocclusion
• Increased Overbite
• Increased Overjet 8mm
• Class II canine and molar relationship
• 14 year old teenager

What did we do?

• Carriere Class II corrector. A novel appliance that involves a metal bar bonded to the upper canine and molars which when combined with elastics helps to correct a Class II bite
• No extractions were required
• Upper and Lower fixed braces to align the teeth and close the residual spacing whilst detailing the bite. Very light elastics were needed in the latter stages of the fixed appliance treatment.
• Duration 24 months.
• Fixed and Removable retention.

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A crossbite can occur in the front or back of the mouth and can involve one or more teeth. It can be caused by several factors, including genetics, habits such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, or the abnormal growth of teeth or jaws.

A crossbite can cause a range of problems, including difficulty biting and chewing, jaw pain, and uneven wear of the teeth. It can also lead to misaligned teeth and an unbalanced facial appearance. Left untreated, a crossbite can result in more serious dental and orthodontic problems over time.

Here we corrected the cross-bite successfully with the following treatment:

• Non extraction treatment with upper arch dental expansion & interproximal reduction to create space.
• Upper and Lower customised aligners and precision attachments
• 33 Initial Aligners with two phases of refinement (18/9)
• Long term retention fixed and removable retainers
• 16 months treatment
• Tooth whitening and composite bonding (to mask gum spaces) with her referring dentist.

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We loved seeing this result come to fruition today. Will has been a star patient who was concerned with his severe spacing. We completed Clear Aligner Therapy with Invisalign, using attachments to idealise the space and overbite to support his dentist Dr Ed Li @theabcdentist who completed the composite bonding to restore the shape and smile perfectly! Multidisciplinary treatment requires team-work and close interaction between the orthodontist and cosmetic dentist in this case. I like to review the orthodontic goals with my dentists before we start treatment to ensure we are all on the same page.

Treatment overview:

• Clear Aligner Therapy with INVISALIGN 12 months (20 Active Aligners, 10 refinements)
• Attachments with bite ramps behind upper incisors to aid overbite correction
• Whitening & Composite Bonding U4-4
• Long term retention with both fixed and removable retainers.

The biggest challenge is the upper fixed retainer which needs to last several years as spaces have a high tendency to reopen. It is so important to try and keep these out of the bite as much as possible. The blue marks on the biting surface of the teeth show where I have been checking the bite movements in the after placement of the fixed retainer.

There will be continued settling of the bite, over the next 12 months.

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Delighted to review my patient earlier this week. She has what we call in orthodontics an anchorage problem.

Severe crowding with impacted upper canines, and in the lower arch the lower molars are also impacted. There is also a cross bite affecting the UL2. See the impacted teeth marked yellow on the X-ray.

We planned for extractions but even with the space they create we need to ensure the upper molars do not encroach on the space for the canines as they will tend to drift forwards once given a chance to.

We do this by placing a small screw in the upper palate which is connected to the upper molars and premolars. This creates our anchor unit. The placement of these is painless under a small amount of local anaesthetic and is very well tolerated by children.

• Loss of UR4,UL4,LL5,LR5
• Upper arch bone screws
• Radiance Fixed Braces
• 24 months treatment

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Long Term Results

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In my practice we love to follow up our results long term

Great to see several former patients this week and as an orthodontist I’m happiest when I see my results are holding up LONG TERM. Long term results require retention but it also requires a careful orthodontic treatment plan to ensure teeth are placed in well balanced positions in harmony and balance with the surrounding soft tissues and bone structures that support them. A good bite relationship also helps towards this too.

We had a number of complex challenges to address:

• Severe crowding with gum recession on the upper canines and the lateral incisors were displaced palatally.
• A Class III edge to edge bite relationship
• A cross-bite (narrow bite) UR4

Treatment involved:

• Extraction of the x2 upper canines and x2 lower premolars. We always try to keep hold of our canines but given the gum recession and their long term health status we opted for their loss.
• The upper premolars were quite bulky and bulbous so have made for good substitute of the canine. We also reshaped them slightly to ensure we could achieve a decent bite relationship
• Upper Customised Lingual braces combined with lower clear braces. A good compromise for aesthetics and comfort during treatment as well being kinder on the budget too $$
• Duration 20 months
• Fixed and removable retainers, although the upper has been removed recently after 6 years.

A good aesthetic outcome, with a broad smile despite loss of the canines and a healthy bite!