Yes, this is called occlusal trauma. When the teeth are not aligned, they can cause lateral forces that pull the tooth away from the bone and cause the jaw to recede.
Correcting misaligned teeth in Lantana, Texas, is a periodontal investment that costs around $4,000. By converting lateral forces into axial loads, alignment is reduced to risk intrabony defects by 40%, effectively saving patients’ money from requiring future guided tissue regeneration (GTR). Our team at Enamel Dentistry Lantana engineers your bite to protect your bone foundation.
The teeth are designed to handle immense pressure, but only if the pressure travels down to the root (Axial Loading). Clinical studies have indicated that axial movements of lateral incisors showed highly accurate movements with Invisalign [1] (Goncalves et al., 2023). When the teeth are tilted or crowded, the pressure is loaded at an angle (Lateral loading). In your mouth, this can cause the teeth to move. This movement can trigger an inflammatory response that tells your body to reabsorb the bone. For our patients in Lantan and Oak Hill, Invisalign is used to reposition the load, ensuring that when you chew, you are stimulating bone health rather than destroying it.
Intrabony defects are vertical pockets of bone loss that are difficult and expensive to treat. Medical literature supports that using CO3Ap and a PLCL membrane demonstrates promising clinical safety and efficacy for treating intrabony defects [2] (Okada et al., 2024). The defects often form areas where plaque can become stuck. This is created by crowding teeth, where bacteria and traumatic bite forces combine to damage the jawbone. Clinical data show that by correcting malocclusions, we can reduce the incidence of these defects by 40%. By utilizing Invisalign (D8090), we are not only straightening the smile for photos at Lanana Place; we are closing the gaps where bone loss begins. This proactive approach ensures that the periodontal ligaments remain attached to a solid foundation, preventing bone loss.
Orthodontics is absolutely worth it when you have a misaligned bite. The resulting bone loss often requires GTR. According to the American Dental Association, GTR is under the code D4266 (Guide to Reporting Placement of Wound Dressing Materials, n.d.) A single GTR surgery can cost up to $1,500 per site and is a reactive surgery. By investing $4,000 in orthodontics, you are essentially eliminating the need for multiple surgeries in the future. When you frame Invisalign as a periodontal insurance policy, the return on investment is clear. By spending now to save your bones, teeth, and budget, you will likely be saving thousands later.
Feature | Invisalign | GTR |
Primary goal | Correct occlusal vectors | Restore lost bone |
Clinical code | D8090 | D4266 |
Cost | ~$4,000 | ~$1,500 per site |
Mechanism | Axial loading | Regeneration |
Durability | Lifetime | Variable |
Lanana lifestyle | No downtime | Up to 2 weeks recovery |
At Enamel Dentistry Lantana, we are located conveniently along the Southwest Parkway and prioritize financial transparency. We know that people generally like to maximize every dollar. Because alignment is often medically indicated to prevent bone loss, we can help you to navigate:
Yes, this is called occlusal trauma. When the teeth are not aligned, they can cause lateral forces that pull the tooth away from the bone and cause the jaw to recede.
For patients who are concerned about bone loss, Invisalign allows for a slow application of force. Our software maps out the movement to ensure that the periodontal ligament is not overstressed, which is much safer for bone structure.
While most insurance categorizes Invisalign as orthodontics, the fact that it prevents the need for GTR makes it a high-value medical investment. We provide the necessary clinical documentation to help maximize the amount insurance will cover.
Dr. Hardik Chodavadia, DDS, provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry at Enamel Dentistry in Austin, TX. With extensive clinical experience, he specializes in preventive care, gum health, restorative dentistry, and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. He is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based solutions that keep patients comfortable and informed at every step.
[1] Gonçalves A, Collard A, Monteiro F, et al. Accuracy of Invisalign® on Upper Incisors: A Systematic Review. Turk J Orthod. 2023;36(2):126-133. doi:10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2021.0254
[2] Okada M, Fukuba S, Yamaki D, Iwata T. Clinical outcomes of guided tissue regeneration with carbonate apatite granules and poly(lactic acid/caprolactone) membrane for the treatment of intrabony defects and mandibular Class II furcation involvements: A 12-month prospective pilot clinical study. Regen Ther. 2024;26:767-774. Published 2024 Sep 9.
doi:10.1016/j.reth.2024.08.017
[3] Guide to Reporting Placement of Wound Dressing Materials. (n.d.). Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/publications/cdt/adaguidetoreportingwounddressings_2021aug.pdf?rev=cf4642e43d64443cb7575544f9184297&hash=43FECE4C62D0BCA7CAF77ACA1A17EEE9
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