[gregsouthern]

Hi,

I've got eight veneers on my top arch. I had braces when I was younger due to crowding. I was pleased with the result, but they moved. I had the veneers instead of going through any orthodontic treatment again. I'm delighted with the results overall, but there's very slight protrusion on two of the teeth.

I was wondering if an Inman Aligner would be suitable in my case. I realise I should probably have had had an Inman Aligner first, and then veneers! The positioning of one of my front teeth is somewhat twisted, and the veneer has been fabricated to give the appearance of the tooth being straight. I'm assuming that an Inman Aligner would be problematic as if the tooth moves and straightens, the veneer won't sit in the same position anymore?

Thanks in advance!

[Dr. TifQureshi]

Hi there.

while it is difficult to give you a considered opinion without a consultation,
it is possible to move teeth that have been veneered.

Protruded teeth respond well to Inman Aligners. Slight protrusions often only take 6-10 weeks to correct.

You won't necessarily need the veneer replaced.As the Inman aligner can just be made to retract the tooth and leave it twisted so that the veneer still looks correct.
Remember that you will need a retainer after any orthodontic treatment.
I hope this helps.