Interproximal reduction (IPR) is just a way to make space, so the space requirements for the case should have been calculated before you start the treatment. If there’s still further retraction required, you want to push the teeth back, then the dentist will just do more IPR. Sometimes it’s not necessarily that there’s not enough space, but it may be that there might be slight rotations of the teeth, so in that case, you have to adjust the position of the bracket. Because of the bracket’s wrong placement, the tooth will keep moving until it hits a maximum and then it stops. IPR is possible, but it’s normally something we decide even before we start the treatment.
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If I am not satisfied with the alignment that braces provide, can I go for an interdental reduction to correct teeth alignment?
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What are the main considerations in getting braces treatment after dental implants?
Dental implants are osseointegrated, meaning they are fused directing to bone and hence cannot be altered in position. Braces treatment involves moving teeth towards a final aesthetic and functional outcome.
What areas of oral health do I need to take note of before and after removing my braces?
Thank you for your excellent question. Braces are stuck onto your teeth and with the braces wire in place, food gets stuck more easily around the teeth. Hence good oral health is imperative for a healthy mouth during the period of braces treatment which typically takes 1- 2 years. Good oral health care has 2 arms, excellent oral hygiene and a healthy diet. During braces treatment, it is important to clean all the corners of the braces and under the braces wire with either interproximal brushes or interspace brushes. Brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day is recommended.
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