6 frequently asked questions about invisible orthodontics

What is invisible orthodontics?

Invisible orthodontics is orthodontics that cannot be seen, as it goes completely unnoticed, compared to metal brackets or even aesthetic brackets. It is undoubtedly one of the great achievements of orthodontics in this century.

This type of orthodontics is performed using 3D digital technology, where dental movements are planned using software to create a virtual treatment. Through this treatment, the orthodontist, certified in Invisalign or other techniques, will create planning movements to achieve the treatment goals.

How is it done?

Invisible orthodontics is planned in the following 3 stages:

  1. First, an orthodontic study is performed, with a model scan or impression taking.
  2. Planning, clincheck.
  3. Making aligners.

What are the advantages of invisible orthodontics?

  • Comfort: no chafing, canker sores or cuts in the mouth.
  • Easy hygiene: because they can be removed for eating and drinking. In addition, they can also be removed for brushing, as if you were not wearing dental appliances.
  • Avoid problems of polycaria, gingivitis, bone loss, etc. This is due to better dental hygiene.
  • Possibility to eat any food
  • Better functional adaptation.
  • Shorter treatment duration.

Who can undergo invisible orthodontic treatment?

Adults can undergo conventional treatment of crowding, malocclusions or conventional orthodontic correction treatments.

Adolescents can solve problems that appear with the replacement of teeth or other malocclusions, taking advantage of growth.
Finally, in children, for treatment of mixed, early and late dentition.

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What can be treated with invisible orthodontics?

It is possible to treat practically all dental malocclusions, among which we can highlight:

  • Align crowded teeth.
  • Crossbite teeth, which cause problems in the temporomandibular joint.
  • Prognathism, anterior crossbite. Due to angulation problems of incisors.
  • Separated teeth, which cause gum problems, cavities, among others.
  • Anterior or posterior open bite, where we cannot use the incisors in chewing.
  • Deep bite, which causes discomfort, cuts of the upper incisors in the gum and problems associated with the joint.

How long does the treatment last?

Thanks to treatment planning using the 3D software, it is much more accurate and with less margin for error, thus shortening the treatment time.