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What is your opinion about my teeth alignment?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have attached my crossbite image. I would like to know about the treatment or brace that is suitable for me. What is your opinion about alignment? Can Invisible alignment treatment correct my problem? Please explain.
Answered by Dr. Prerna Jain

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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Hi,

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You have one upper anterior tooth in crossbite with the lower anterior tooth (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There seems to be sufficient space to bring the tooth in line with the other teeth. To do so, we must disocclude or raise your bite. This will allow the tooth in crossbite to come forward without any interference with the lower tooth. To correct this problem, I would recommend braces rather than Invisalign. These can be normal metal or ceramic braces or can be lingual braces. Invisalign may take a much longer than necessary. This type of correction is difficult with Invisalign alone. You also seem to have a tooth missing in your lower back region. Looking at the complete set of pictures and x-rays we can advise a complete treatment plan if interested.

Investigations to be done

Do OPG (orthopantomogram) and lateral cephalogram for complete treatment plan.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is anterior crossbite.

Regarding follow up

Revert back with the reports to an orthodontist online.
Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At September 23, 2016
Reviewed At July 4, 2023

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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