Progress Report

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KikiloSugilo
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Progress Report

#1 Post by KikiloSugilo »

I haven't been around in a while, but I wanted to post some photos of my recent progress. I was pleasantly surprised when my ortho informed me at my last appointment that I was nearing the completion of treatment. I actually came quite close to tears, as the end did not seem anywhere in sight. Straightening my teeth was a relatively easy process, however it was my bite which needed intense repair. To correct my underbite, I was required to wear elastics from my upper molars to the lower canines for about 10 months. Once my underbite had been corrected, I began wearing elastics to close my open bite. They are boxes that go from canine to bicuspid on the left and right, and in the front a box that covers the incisors, it's pretty wild. The ortho says that, that portion is almost complete, and I couldn't be anymore thrilled! I've posted pictures from October 2007 (Pink powerchain), January 2008 (Blue Powerchain), and June 2008 (Pink ligs).
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#2 Post by lionfish »

You look really good, must be so close to finishing now.
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#3 Post by funshine »

How exciting to get the news that you're near the end of treatment! Your teeth look great :D
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#4 Post by purpleteeth »

They look great! Quick question though, why does it look like you don't have a wire completely across your teeth? It looks like on top and on bottom (from the canines back), that there is no wire -- that is just what I see -- is that really there or did they cut the wire, then put a partial wire on or something?
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#5 Post by Miss Smiley »

I was wondering the same thing purpleteeth was. Your elastics config really makes your teeth look like they're behind bars. I can't imagine taking those out and putting them back to snack through out the day.
Upper and lower 1st premolars extracted
Uppers braced 4/6/07 & Lowers braced 4/20/07
ceramic brackets and rectangular arch wires
Est. term: 30-36 months
De-banded: 3/04/09 w/ LBR and U&L Essix
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KikiloSugilo
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#6 Post by KikiloSugilo »

Purpleteeth, my ortho never explained why, but I only have partial wires in the front, both top and bottom. Believe it or not, I actually just eat with the elastics in, I find it much easier that removing them all the time. However I'm reduced to cutting my food into tiny portions.
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