Can a Person Wear Invisalign Aligners if They Have Crowned Teeth?
Many people opt to use Invisalign® aligners over traditional braces because they are a clear, comfortable and removable alternative to glued-on brackets and metal wires. However, patients who have had one or more teeth restored with crowns may be concerned that these could impact the effectiveness of Invisalign® or that crowns could become damaged during treatment. Fortunately, people with crowned teeth are still candidates for this method of teeth straightening, and there are several reasons why aligners can work just as well with crowned teeth as teeth that have not had work done on them.
How the aligners work
One significant advantage Invisalign® offers over traditional braces is that the trays are not bonded to patients’ teeth. When patients are fitted with traditional braces, brackets are attached to the surface of each tooth with a strong bonding adhesive. There are many opportunities for these brackets to cause damage to crowned teeth, such as when force is applied to them during treatment or when removed from the teeth once treatment concludes.
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign® trays are designed to simply slide over a patient’s teeth. Adjustments to the teeth are done gently through a series of modifications to subsequent trays, and these trays can even be removed by the patients themselves. Because patients will have impressions done before receiving the series of aligners, the trays will be designed to snugly fit over crowned teeth without causing harm.
Ensuring the treatment is appropriate
Before someone even begins using the first Invisalign® aligner, dentist will need to check the teeth, including gums and roots, to ensure that they are in proper condition for treatment. Patients’ mouths should be checked for soundly rooted teeth and well-secured crowns. Therefore, someone who is approved as a good candidate for Invisalign® can rest assured that the course of treatment will likely have no negative impact on any existing crowns.
However, patients must also be careful to avoid damage to crowned teeth while removing the aligners. Removing a tray requires hooking a fingernail underneath its edge of the tray and pulling it away from the teeth. Therefore, it is important for anyone with a crown to make sure to not accidentally pull on the edge of a crown rather than the tray.
What happens if a tooth is crowned after treatment has begun?
Unlike starting the course of treatment with a crown already in place, getting a crown during Invisalign® treatment can impact the fit of any remaining trays due to a change in the shape of the tooth. In these cases, some people may postpone dental repairs until the Invisalign® course is completed, while others elect to have the remaining trays refitted. By communicating with the professionals who administer dental care, patients can ensure that both dental care and teeth straightening proceeds smoothly.
Conclusion
People with crowned teeth can be suitable candidates for Invisalign® aligners. With proper attention before and during treatment, patients with crowns will likely encounter no issues related to dental repair as the teeth shift.
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