A Patient Gains New Confidence After MSE and IPR From Dr. Lena
MAKING SPACE FOR A NEW SMILE
This patient wanted to feel happy with his appearance when smiling, but tooth crowding in both the upper and lower jaw made his smile uneven. He came to Dr. Lena in search of a solution that would alleviate the tightness, even out his smile, and restore his confidence.
After a consultation, Dr. Lena decided to use light IPR on his lower jaw and a double MSE procedure on his upper jaw. Despite the challenges of MSE in men over 25 years old, the patient’s smile is now straight and stunning.
IPR FOR OVERCROWDING
During interproximal reduction (or IPR), the dentist gently scrapes small amounts of enamel from the sides of packed-together teeth, modifying the way they fit together and releasing them from their lifelong jam.
Also known as enamel reduction, slenderizing, or selective reduction, IPR is a routine procedure in orthodontics and is often used along with braces and Invisalign treatment. As a NYC Invisalign dentist, Dr. Lena is very familiar with IPR and quickly identified it as the perfect choice.
In this case, the crowding in the patient’s lower jaw wasn’t too intense. The IPR Dr. Lena performed was minimal and uncomplicated.
A TRICKY PROCEDURE: DOUBLE THE MSE
Dr. Lena tackled the challenge presented by the patient’s upper jaw with 2 MSE appliances.
Although IPR was the best remedy for his lower tooth crowding, his upper teeth were tightly set and the crowding was severe. A simple IPR wasn’t going to give them enough room. It was time for Dr. Lena to break out one of her specialties as a NYC Invisalign dentist: MSE – this time with an unconventional twist.
MSE, maxillary skeletal expansion, opens up space in a patient’s overly narrow jaw and relieves tooth crowding. Nonsurgical MSE can be very challenging in men over 25 years old due to the amount of expansive force needed for reshaping.
One appliance wasn’t going to have the required oomph, so Dr. Lena doubled up on MSE expanders.
PROGRESS IN UNDER 2 WEEKS
The two MSE appliances created new space between his front teeth, a welcome sight for the patient!
For Dr. Lena, this indicated that the patient’s midline junction (or suture) had split and that the space between his teeth would gradually continue to grow. He was on his way to a comfortable, confident smile.
BEAUTIFUL RESULTS IN 16 MONTHS
As the months went by, the patient’s teeth continued to develop healthy space and alignment. With careful attention to every aspect of the patient’s transformation, Dr. Lena was able to alleviate the overcrowding and its complications bit by bit.
After 16 months, the patient could see that he’d made the right choice by choosing Dr. Lena, the best dentist for Invisalign in NYC. The treatment was complete, and he finally had the smile of his dreams.
DR. LENA’S UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACH
This happy patient is just one example of many whom Dr. Lena has helped improved their relationship with their smiles.
Patients in need of Invisalign in NYC or other life-changing procedures continue to choose Dr. Lena. She has reconstructed the smiles of children and adults alike with Invisalign and traditional braces. She relieves chronic TMJ alllowing patients to breathe and eat in comfort for the first time.
Her practice continues to evolve. Dr. Lena’s ability to solve problems and overcome challenges with ease (like the challenge of using minimally invasive skeletal expansion on men) comes from her devotion to continuing education and her holistic philosophy.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. LENA
If you’re thinking about what life would be like with a more functional bite and beautiful smile, book an appointment with Dr. Lena today. You’ll find out how you can have the smile you’ve always dreamed of in no time. Whether it’s a small adjustment or a more complex transformation, Dr. Lena will be on it with expertise and ease.
