Can anyone help? Especially an ortho or someone on clearstep

[Ruzzzz]

hi guys..i got a call from my dentist today saying my treatment plan from clearstep which is similar to invisalign had arrived..as i couldnt make it to see him i had the treatment plan posted to me so i could go over it then go for an appointment..problem is im really confused, i dont no any of this dental lingo and i bit sad to be honest ...just wanted to no if anyone could shed light on what this means:

upper arch
extract the upper 2nd premolars
open the bite using posterior bite raisers
retract the 4s using sectional fixed
retract the 3s using sectional fixed
align 4-4 using the clearstep positioners
retain 4-4 using bonded retainer
close space in buccal segments using sectional fixed
permenantly retain

lower arch
extract the lower 5's
retract lower 4's using sectional fixed
retract the lower 3s using sectional fixed
align lower 4-4 using clearstep positioners
retain 4-4 with a bonded retainer
close space in buccal segments using sectional fixed
permenatly retain

guys what does this even mean? and what are sectional fixed braces? has any one had them?
cheers

[whiteswan]

I've pm'd you.

[GF86]

Hi, your treatment plan sounds really similar to mine, just wondering how you're finding it and how long the various bits are taking you?

[Robin8]

Discussions here ...

http://www.bracesreview.com/forums/invi ... -help.html

http://www.bracesreview.com/forums/invi ... gners.html

[Ruzzzz]

Hi, your treatment plan sounds really similar to mine, just wondering how you're finding it and how long the various bits are taking you?

Hi. Well basically I haven't started yet as im not at all happy with my treatment plan. They want me to wear sectional fixed brces for 12 months! And then aligners for bout 16 months. If that's the case I wouldn't have opted for a clear aligner treatment. They gave me two options both of which just seem really silly to me kuz they want either braces on the teeth for a year or the other option f taking a front tooth out and then wear braces! -I am not loosing a front tooth lol. So I ain't happy at all I might just ask for my money back and have an invisalign consultation. I no they wouldn't use braces! Have you started treatment?

[GF86]

Hey, yup I've started, 2 weeks ago I had my 4 second premolars extracted and on wednesday I had my sectional braces fitted. I won't lie, it's not been pleasant but after a long hard think about it I realised that the reason my teeth aren't straight is cause there's just no room! The only way I'll ever get them straight is to make more space. Like you I also got offered the middle bottom tooth removal as a 'second best option' but that wasn't for me either.
The clear aligners sound like a miracle cure don't they but I guess there are limitations to the movements they can achieve, I hope you find something that works for you!