Invisalign: A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Powerful Transformation
It can be difficult for dental professionals when a patient has constraints dictated by medical limitations, personal preferences, or other needs. But with a shift in perspective, those constraints can be catalysts to creativity. When Sagaar came to Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff, known for the best Invisalign in NYC, he knew exactly what he wanted and did not want. Dr. Lena had the skill and artistry to embrace his specifications as fodder for creative problem solving.
Fixing Crowded Teeth Without Extractions or IPR
Sagaar wanted to keep all of his own teeth and their structure intact. Like Michelle, he knew there had to be a way to keep his own teeth and have the smile he always wanted. He was right! His preferences served as guiding parameters for Dr. Lena as she worked with Sagaar on a treatment plan. There would be no extractions and no interproximal reduction, or IPR.
IPR, or interproximal reduction, is a common orthodontic procedure that removes [usually] a small amount of enamel to create space for alignment of the patient’s teeth. It’s useful, safe, and effective; but Saagar knew he didn’t want to undergo IPR. Rather, he wanted to keep his enamel fully intact. This presented a bit of a puzzle, as Saagar’s teeth were crowded, but Dr. Lena used digital planning and tooth-size analysis to figure out a way to move his teeth without IPR.
The Benefits of Veneers Without Losing Enamel
Sagaar knew he wanted to improve his smile by reducing the crowded appearance of his teeth. He also hoped to add size and shape to his undersized incisors, which would require additional space to accommodate esthetic bonding. Esthetic bonding involves the placement of composite, typically used for tooth-colored fillings, to shape teeth in a way that is additive and totally reversible (i.e., the tooth structure remains intact).
Digital Planning for a Tricky Treatment
Knowing how strongly Sagaar felt about the integrity of his dentition, Dr. Lena carefully planned his Invisalign treatment so that there would be no damage to his gums or bone structure. The movement to straighten his teeth and create space had to occur just-so. The teeth were crowded but needed to move in relation to one another with as little pressure upon one another as possible.
Saagar’s Invisalign Perfect Smile
After about a year and a half of wearing his aligners religiously, Sagaar’s teeth were straight, his smile broadened the way he wanted, and incisors ready for bonding with his restorative dentist. Invisalign treatment really can create big dramatic improvements like this, though not all dentists maximize its potential the way Dr. Lena does. This is why her patients say her work represents the best Invisalign in NYC.
Unexpected Benefits
Naturally, Dr. Lena’s patients love the look of their smiles after Invisalign treatment, but they nearly always gain function too. Some don’t even realize that their bite could function better, while others, like Rebecca, are acutely aware of dysfunction in their bite. Both types of patients report improved biting and even unexpected fringe benefits like easier breathing or a fuller facial structure.
If you would like to find out how much better your smile can become with the best Invisalign in NYC, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff today.
