Final 3 months! Retraction?

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#1 Post by **gracey82** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:23 am

hi eeryone,

So finally I'm in my last 3 months! Just had my adjustment and orthodontic told me this is the final polishing. Had final IPR, power chain and box elastic all in.

Just wondering what should I expect for mylast 3 months? Does the pwer chain already address the retraction of the teeth or how is retraction done?

#2 Post by **VA5** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:27 pm

Hi Gracey,
I'm not sure your question.. but are you asking how your teeth are retracted?? Well with the powerchains in, the thinking is that your back teeth has more anchorage and will help bring the front teeth back.

How is it looking now? I'm hoping to see an updated picture! Do you think you can post one?

#3 Post by **gracey82** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:45 am

Yes, how is the retraction done. As my orthon told me last adjustment is my final polishing and IPR, so i have powerchain and box configuration to close the gap and better adherence between my upper and lower teeth on the side.

Just wondeinrg what to expect for my final 3 months? Some elastic to retract the front?

Here's my latest pic. Stop taking for a while as i didnt felt there is any changes till i took the pic today!

#4 Post by **gracey82** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:55 am

#5 Post by **VA5** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:08 pm

Do you still have spaces from the ipr? I'm sure the powerchains you've got will take care of any more spaces and pull the teeth back too.

By the way your teeth are coming along very nicely! I can definitely see the difference in your front teeth, they are much more upright looking now than before.

I don't know if I ever asked you, do you have before braces profile pictures?

#6 Post by **Lynette** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:13 pm

Your teeth look so good!!!