OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - JT - Journal of Aligner Orthodontics IS - 2514-7560 (Electronic) IS - 2514-7552 (Print) IP - 1 VI - 2 PST - ppublish DP - 2018 PG - 39-52 LA - en TI - Invisalign treatment in early years to avoid potential extraction treatments - case reports FAU - Haubrich, Julia AU - Haubrich J FAU - Schupp, Werner AU - Schupp W CN - OT - aligner orthodontics OT - case reports OT - ClinCheck Software OT - extractions OT - interceptive treatment OT - Invisalign OT - lack of space OT - mixed dentition OT - teen treatment AB - In patients with premature loss of baby teeth and insufficient retention of spaces, the Leeway space can be reduced due to undesired neighbouring tooth migration and space could become insufficient for the eruption of all permanent teeth. Various orthodontic treatment options may be used to reopen spaces and avoid potential extractions in the permanent dentition. One option is treatment with the Invisalign Teen System, which allows an almost invisible and comfortable way of treating patients, with fewer potential side effects than with conventional fixed appliances. Several examples will be presented in this article to show how Invisalign treatment procedures in early years can avoid potential extraction treatments. AID - 858653