A discrepancy between the aligner and the posterior tooth can happen throughout clear aligner orthodontic remedy. This problem manifests as an absence of full seating of the plastic equipment onto the rearmost tooth within the dental arch. For instance, the aligner might match snugly over the entrance tooth however exhibit a visual hole or fail to completely interact with the cusps of the final molar.
Reaching a exact match of the aligner is essential for profitable tooth motion. When the equipment doesn’t correctly interact the molar, the supposed forces aren’t delivered successfully, doubtlessly resulting in stalled remedy progress, unpredictable outcomes, and the necessity for refinements. Traditionally, such discrepancies typically required guide changes to the aligner or, in some instances, a remake of the equipment, including to remedy time and price.
