Invisible orthodontics is a technique for aligning teeth and improving the smile without the need for brackets and metal braces. To do this, a series of custom-made, clear, removable aligners are used.
Advantages of invisible orthodontics
The first advantage is obviously aesthetics. Being transparent, it is ideal for people with a great need for aesthetics, due to their professional occupation or social life. Even so, its great advantage is the ease of oral hygiene. As they are removable, the patient removes them to eat and to clean their teeth. In this way, good hygiene is achieved with its positive advantages for oral health, avoiding possible gingivitis and periodontal problems that lack of proper hygiene can lead to.
We must also highlight its comfort; the pressure exerted by the aligners is subtle, which allows us to perform orthodontic movements without discomfort.
Disadvantages of invisible orthodontics
As it is a removable appliance, it is necessary to count on the patient’s collaboration. In any case, the patient who chooses this technique is motivated and aware of the great advantages it brings and is a cooperative and disciplined patient.
Invisible orthodontic technique
The aligners place the teeth in a pre-planned position using special software. Each aligner is slightly different from the previous one so that your teeth move little by little until they reach the desired and planned position.
The aligners must be worn 22 hours a day, except for eating and brushing. Each aligner is changed every 2 weeks, although the evolution of the technique now allows us to change them every week.
Results of invisible orthodontics
The results achieved depend to a large extent on the orthodontic specialist, his diagnosis and planning. Therefore, it is always important to choose a qualified person with the necessary knowledge and training in orthodontics.
Any technique in orthodontics is absolutely sensitive to the person responsible for the treatment, who must always be a professional properly trained as an orthodontist.