“Can you get Invisalign with an implant?”
I am a 34 year old male. I want to know if you can get Invisalign with an implant?
9 Answers
yes
This would be case specific and can only be answered by your treating orthodontist.
You can get an Invisalign treatment with an implant understanding that that tooth will not move and, if it is a front tooth implant it's replacing, its crown may need to be redone.
Yes, you may get Invisalign, Clear Correct, or any other type of clear aligner orthodontic treatment with an implant. However, it is very important to NOT move the implant orthodontically during your clear aligner treatment, as it will NOT move. All of the other teeth around the implant can be moved and aligned as best as possible. Implants should NOT be attempted to move, as they are directly attached to the bone and will NOT move and attempting to move them may cause them to become loose and fail. Please call your local orthodontist to see what kind of treatment would be best for you with regards to your bite and implant.
Daniel A. Flores, DDS, MS
Daniel A. Flores, DDS, MS
An implant is a replacement for a tooth that has been extracted or never existed. Once properly placed, and after a suitable waiting period, a crown is placed on top of the "root" of the implant. Rather than moving an implant, the implant can be placed surgically in an appropriate position, so you shouldn't need Invisalign for that tooth as it is probably already in the right position, assuming you, your implant dentist, and your orthodontist consulted together.
For other teeth, the Invisalign will probably work for you, and you should consult with your orthodontist. Sometimes the implant tooth will be isolated from the Invisalign appliance so it is not affected. Your orthodontist should be able to assess your clinical misalignment of your teeth and advise you accordingly. Do NOT try to use a mail order service, they are not worth the aggravation.
For other teeth, the Invisalign will probably work for you, and you should consult with your orthodontist. Sometimes the implant tooth will be isolated from the Invisalign appliance so it is not affected. Your orthodontist should be able to assess your clinical misalignment of your teeth and advise you accordingly. Do NOT try to use a mail order service, they are not worth the aggravation.
Hello,
Yes, you can get Invisalign treatment if you have an implant. Your Certified Orthodontist can plan your case so that the teeth move around the implant (implants don't move).
Thanks!
Dr. Gibson
Yes, you can get Invisalign treatment if you have an implant. Your Certified Orthodontist can plan your case so that the teeth move around the implant (implants don't move).
Thanks!
Dr. Gibson
Yes, you can get Invisalign with an implant. However, the implant will not move. The treatment will have to take that into consideration when it is being planned and it may effect the overall look of the orthodontics. I highly recommend that patients do traditional braces when it involves implant teeth to get the best result.
It is possible, but if you have an implant already, you will need to be specifically evaluated to see what your goals are and if the result will be ideal to you. The implant won't be able to move unlike the non implanted tooth, so location of your implant is also important vs. What the issue is to be corrected.
Quick answer is "yes," but you must understand that the implant will not move, so you have to plan around the implant's current location.
