Suitable Cases
Suitable Cases
UltraClearAlign is clinically effective for mild to complex orthodontic treatment.
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Crowding (Mild, Moderate and Severe)
Crowding (Mild, Moderate and Severe)
Crowding happens when there is a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth. Left untreated, this worsens over time and leads to severely crooked teeth, plaque accumulation, tooth decay and gum disease.
Gaps/Excessive Spacing
Gaps/Excessive Spacing
Gaps are the result of continued abnormal growth in the jawbone. This potentially causes surrounding teeth to shift due to the extra space created by the gap. Excessive gaps heighten periodontal disease risks.
Cross Bite
Cross Bite
Cross bite occurs when the upper and lower jaws are misaligned. This causes upper teeth to bite downward on the inside of the lower teeth. This can happen on both front and sides of the mouth. Cross bites can wear out teeth, or cause gum disease and bone loss.
Open Bite
Open Bite
When some teeth are unable to make physical contact with opposing teeth, open bite happens. This is often a genetic jaw structure abnormality or can also be caused by excessive thumb-sucking. An open bite can cause poor mastication and even speech impediment. It can likewise lead to something more serious like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
Over Bite
Over Bite
An over bite occurs when the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth. Typically caused by genetics, bad oral habits, or over development of the bone supporting teeth, it can lead to gum irritation. Over bites can also wear out teeth and cause painful jaw and joint problems.
Under Bite
Under Bite
Under bites happen when lower teeth protrude past front teeth. Usually caused by missing upper teeth, upper jaw undergrowth or lower jaw overgrowth, under bites hinder the normal functioning of the front teeth and the molars. This can lead to tooth wear, painful jaw and joint problems.
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Dental Solutions
Dental Solutions
Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
This is the process of creating very small amounts of space between teeth in order to allow the teeth to move as needed during treatment. In order to reduce the proximal surfaces of the teeth, IPR is used to create space between them. The treatment plan lets patients know if IPR is required. The locations of IPR for each step is marked on the tooth charts and amount needed is listed. IPR is not needed for all cases but is recommended for a better final result. IPR can lower treatment time and cost however, you may request for IPR not to be included in treatment plans.
Anchors and Attachments
Anchors (buttons or attachments, as some call them) can be thought of as small handles you place on teeth to help them move. Some teeth are shaped or positioned in a way that can be difficult for an aligner to grip. To solve this small tooth-coloured composite-resin bumps are placed onto the facial surfaces of the teeth. This provides the aligner with something to engage and aids tooth movement.
The shape of the tooth can determine the retention the aligner has with teeth. A tooth with rounded edges may require an anchor to be placed. Otherwise, teeth movement may become difficult.
Anchors are also used to allow more complex movements to be completed, as well as to ensure more predictable results. For this reason, we recommend them for most cases. However, we will always be guided by the dentist and patient’s wishes.