Week 5 CE Quiz – Treating the transverse dimension with Invisalign (Forum 12 Retake)

The bite will end up more open clinically when space closure is involved versus what is shown in the ClinCheck.

It is indicated to try to open room for maxillary lateral build-ups when:

Expansion is predictable in patients with clear aligners when the teeth are in buccalversion

It is preferable to have a non-perforated disk when performing IPR as the disk is more flexible.

It’s generally accepted that it is safe to do 1mm of IPR between the lower 3-3.

It is recommended to provide a fluoride treatment after performed IPR.

Doing micro-osteoperforations can help to facilitate certain challenging movements that aligners may have difficulty performing otherwise.

Simultaneous movement or segmented movements of posterior teeth are both options that can be used for transverse arch development in phase 1 treatment with aligners.

One advantage of early treatment with aligners is the ability of using the last aligner as a retainer while waiting for teeth to exfoliate.

IPR performed using a reciprocating file on a hand piece:

Treatment time with Invisalign First® clear aligners is usually longer than with fixed appliances.

When performing IPR prior to the scan at the beginning of treatment, it is necessary to fabricate an in-house vacuum formed retainer so the teeth will not move.

Arch expansion with Invisalign First® in the early mixed dentition is comparable to fixed expanders.

7 to 10-year-old patients have a harder time adjusting to clear aligners than older patients.

Invisalign First is for mixed dentition cases and limited treatment.

There are no indications for clear aligners in children under the age of 10.

Elastics can be used in Invisalign First cases.