How willa dental implant work with braces?

Great: If the implant is already there then it provides great anchorage to move the other teeth. Implants do not move like teeth do. If it is a special implant used in ortho to gain more anchorage it will come out when no longer needed.

Braces on already?: If your dentist has planned an implant for you whilemyounare in the midst of orthodontial treatment, you may have to get the wires removed for the implant placement.

Must plan ahead!: If you are in need of dental implant treatment and orthodontics, you must plan ahead. Typically, orthodontics is nearly completed prior to implant placement as the implant cannot be moved orthodontically. Once you get to the last few months or in the "detailing" phase, you can usually have your implant placed so that your treatment is completed at about the same time as your orthodontics.

Very well: Position the teeth in the proper positions prior to placing dental implants. However, there are cases in which dental implants may be placed prior to orthodontics and used as anchors to provide a better orthodontic result.

Implants do not move: To be more specific: implants do not move in bone. (teeth do move in/through bone: that's why orthodontics work at all). Some implants form anchors useful to help your braces, but you're probably thinking of replacing missing teeth; this is best done after the teeth have moved and stabilized. Short version: braces first implants after. Since there are almost always exceptions, talk with your dds.

Ususlly well: Often the orthodontist will use them for anchorage. In fact, many of them use temporary "implants" called tads to gain anchorage for tooth movement. These are removed after the tx is complete. It is critical to plan where the teeth will end up in order to plan the correct placement of the implants in the final desired tooth arrangement.

Very well: Implants are great for orthodontic anchorage.

Leverage: Some dental implants are placed only for the orthodontic treatment. These are called temporary anchorage devices (tad). This can make treatment much faster and predictable.

Anchorage: F the implant is already there then it provides great anchorage to move the other teeth. Implants do not move like teeth do. If it is a special implant used in ortho to gain more anchorage it will come out when no longer needed.

Very easily.: If needed to help move teeth then temporary implants can be used. If the majority of teeth are moved and you are in the final stages of orthodontics then implants can be placed without fear of encroachment on the surrounding teeth.

Perhaps fine: Depending upon your orthodontic needs, the implant may actually assist as an "anchor" support to move your other teeth. Check with your orthodontist for a treatment plan for your particular implant(s) with braces.

Anchor: Implant replace the missing posterior teeth especially the first molar to be used as the anchor for the orthodontic force. Mini implant can be used to upright molars, aids in translational movement of canine or other tooth, intrude anterior maxillary segment or single tooth. Best of all, implants are great in adult orthodontics where anchorage is compromised due to peridontal disease.

Finish braces 1st: By completing the braces first, adequate space can be planned and achieved for the dental implant. I would consult with your orthodontist and with the implant surgeon on the best time to obtain the implant. This is a wonderful standard of care. I hope this works our very well for you.

Help improve results: Dental implants are frequently used to anchor orthodontic chains and wires to, in order to create better leverage and forces. These forces allow the teeth to be moved in a more predictable and timely fashion. This means shorter treatment, and a happier you ! keep smiling and stay strong !

Esthetic? wait to 22: No doubt dental implants can successfully fill orthodontically planned spaces. However, in esthetic zones it is best to wait until teeth and gums "mature" to their proper length. (usually in one's early twenties) otherwise, an implant may produce a noticeably different gum height.

Blessing or curse: Depends on position of implant. May help provide anchorage or may, if it was made to your malocclusion, interfere with tooth movement. Best recommendation: Have a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist review your malocclusion and make recommendations.