Missing a tooth from an old extraction or planning an implant? Invisalign can often help manage the space — but the sequencing with implant treatment matters.
A missing tooth — from an old extraction, injury, or congenitally absent tooth — often leaves surrounding teeth free to drift over time, closing or distorting the space. Invisalign can frequently help manage this, but the right approach depends on whether you plan to fill the space with an implant.
Two Common Scenarios
Why Sequencing Matters
If an implant is planned, it's important your orthodontist and implant specialist coordinate before treatment begins — moving teeth after implant placement is not possible, since implants don't move like natural teeth. At TDS, our multidisciplinary team plans this jointly from the first consultation.