Accelerated Treatment
Accelerated Treatment
Accelerated Treatment refers to orthodontic techniques designed to move teeth more efficiently than conventional braces or aligners alone. These approaches are often considered by patients who want to shorten the overall time spent in active treatment, or who have specific tooth-movement goals that benefit from additional support alongside braces or clear aligners.
What Accelerated Treatment May Involve
- Temporary Anchorage Devices — small, temporary anchors that give an orthodontist more precise control over how and where teeth move.
- Digital Treatment Planning — 3D scans and imaging used to map out tooth movement before treatment begins.
- Combination with Braces or Aligners — accelerated methods are typically paired with fixed braces, lingual braces, or clear aligners rather than used on their own.
Who Sees This Treatment
Dr. Angela Lu, an orthodontist on our team, completed orthodontic residency research specifically on accelerated tooth movement during her training at the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry. Patients interested in this approach can discuss whether their case is a candidate during an orthodontic consultation.
Planning Your Treatment
- iTero Element Scanner — digital 3D impressions used to plan tooth movement without messy putty.
- Digital Panoramic X-Rays — a full view of the teeth and jaw to support orthodontic planning.