Solved My Concerns About Protruding Front Teeth with Partial Re-orthodontic Treatment of the Front Teeth

Hello.

I’m Dr. Lee Ju-ri, director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

If maintenance after orthodontic treatment is not managed thoroughly,

the teeth have a tendency to return to how they were before.

Today’s patient also

had already completed orthodontic treatment once more than 10 years ago,

but came in looking for re-orthodontic treatment because the front teeth had shifted.

Even one round of orthodontic treatment is not easy,

so the thought of re-treatment can only feel heavy and complicated.

Worries like, “Do I have to endure another long period?”

or “Won’t the cost be too much?” naturally follow.

Today, to help solve these concerns,

I would like to let you know that there is also a partial maxillary re-orthodontic method.

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Understanding the patient’s problem
2. What is partial re-orthodontic treatment for the front teeth?

When the patient first came into the treatment room, they said this:

“Doctor, I have so many worries about whether I need to get orthodontic treatment again.

I really didn’t want to do re-treatment, but it seems like my teeth are getting more misaligned...

I came after looking around and comparing options.”

Anyone who has been through orthodontic treatment once can relate.

Foods like seasoned vegetables get caught in the braces,

and strongly colored foods like curry can stain them.

Becoming more beautiful is not an easy thing.

The patient’s problem

The patient described the upper front teeth as crooked.

First, we assessed the patient’s current condition.

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The central line of the front teeth does not match.

If the midline does not line up, it creates an aesthetic imbalance

and gives the impression that the face is leaning to one side.

A slight mismatch in the midline may not be a major problem,

but it is something we always check when finishing orthodontic treatment.

Ideally, the tip of the nose → the center of the lips → the center of the chin should all align in a straight line.

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The upper front teeth have a slightly protruding appearance.

Regarding protruding front teeth correction,

I wrote a post recently, so it may be helpful to look at it together.

Go to the protruding front teeth non-extraction correction case
https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/223970935367

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There is also a difference in height between the front teeth.

What the patient is now feeling as misaligned teeth

required tooth movement through re-orthodontic treatment.

Re-orthodontic treatment does not necessarily mean full orthodontic treatment

Fortunately, this patient did not have misalignment across all the teeth,

but only the arrangement of the upper front teeth was out of place.

There were no major problems with the bite either,

so there was no need to repeat full orthodontic treatment,

and improvement was possible with partial re-orthodontic treatment of the front teeth alone.

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Because there was space in the premolar area,

we were able to use that space

to avoid extractions

and attach appliances only partially to the upper teeth.

When I explained this to the patient,

I still remember how relieved they looked.

“I was really worried that I would have to start all over again.”

The patient had orthodontic treatment 10 years ago,

so it seems the uncomfortable and difficult memories remained more strongly.

These days, technology has advanced a lot,

and clear aligners have also appeared, so it is not as difficult or burdensome as before.

2. What is partial re-orthodontic treatment for the front teeth?

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Partial orthodontic treatment for the front teeth is a type of partial tooth correction in which appliances are attached only to the front teeth (6 to 8 teeth)

to improve tooth alignment and position in a short period of time.

It has the advantage of being completed in a short period,

which reduces the number of visits and the cost.

In particular, it reduces the psychological burden for re-orthodontic patients.

The patient also had appliances attached to 8 teeth,

from premolar to premolar,

and treatment was carried out partially.

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Although the orthodontic treatment is not yet finished,

the front teeth that looked like protruding teeth

are also moving back into the correct position.

With orthodontic treatment, even a difference of just a few millimeters

can make a big difference.

If you previously had orthodontic treatment but are worried because your teeth have shifted again,

don’t be too afraid and come in for a consultation.

Orthodontic consultation phone number
02-481-4278

A diagnosis is needed to know for sure,

but in many cases, partial orthodontic treatment alone is enough to solve the problem.

So that there will be no need for re-re-treatment,

we will manage it with you all the way to the end.

This has been

Lee Ju-ri, CEO and Director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

Thank you.

Solved My Concerns About Protruding Front Teeth with Partial Re-orthodontic Treatment of the Front Teeth

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