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Orthodontic Braces - Treatment for Over Crowded Teeth
This patient had been coming to see Dr. John Halmaghi, a top Michigan Dentist at Comfort Dental in Southfield, Michigan serving metro Detroit takes on challenging cases. This patient below had over crowded teeth for over 10 years and presented to us an obvious desire to have his orthodontic needs treated. He had received orthodontic evaluation from several other offices with recommendations for premolar extraction to create space for orthodontic movement. Due to the severe extent of the crowding (teeth too large for his jaws), it was necessary to perform extraction of upper second molars and lower premolars. This extensive treatment was completed in 18 months!
A series of heat activated wires and functional appliances were used to finish this case in such a short time frame. Notice the beautiful round smile line that was achieved utilizing extraction of the upper second molars, instead of the premolar teeth.
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After 18 Month Quick Braces
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Proper Developing Esthetics
Many cases that are treated using maxillary (upper jaw) premolar extraction end up leaving the patient with a smaller and narrower arch form (shape of the jaw) due to the fact that upper premolar extraction causes “shrinking” of the upper jaw.” Many times this can be observed by noticing that such results leave the patient with a longer nose and smaller cheeks, as the face tends to take on the “sunken-in” appearance, especially when viewed from the side.
Second molar upper extractions actually provide additional forces for jaw growth and proper developing esthetics, by diminishing the negative effects of crowding and allowing the jaw bones to “relax” into proper growth. This also helps to stabilize the jaw to jaw position, thereby preventing future TMJ problems.
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If you have any more questions or would like to schedule a consultation at Comfort Dental in Southfield, Michigan, call 248-646-2273. |
