2023-08-29 12:54:49
Until a few years ago, the only option available when it came to correcting dental misalignment or crowding problems was the placement of a conventional orthodontic prosthesis, with its corresponding brackets metallic.
However, the tables are turning and, increasingly, the number of patients (and dentists) who opt for the use of invisible orthodontics is increasing progressively. invisaligna therapeutic option that stands out, among many other things, for its excellent corrective results.
What is an Invisalign invisible orthodontic device?
The devices invisible braces They consist of splints that are placed covering the dental arches in which it is desired to modify the position and orientation of the dental pieces. splints Invisalign They are built with an innovative last generation thermoplastic material, whose main characteristics are:
Elasticity High resistance Transparency
The splints are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology 3D equipment. First, the dentist performs a three-dimensional scan of the interior of the oral cavity and, subsequently, manufactures the splints. The precision of the scanning and manufacturing process is maximum.
And why are the splints made of this innovative transparent material? With the aim that, once placed on the dental pieces, the orthodontic device is not visible to those who interact with the person who wears it.
Differences with conventional orthodontics
Apart from its invisibility, the big difference with orthodontics with brackets the thing is Invisalign braces are replaced every 15 days with new onestotally adapted to the evolution of the position of the dental pieces.
Besides, Invisalign invisible braces are removablea characteristic that, as we will see below, provides unquestionable advantages to the wearers of these prostheses.
Advantages of invisible orthodontics
These are the main advantages of Invisaligncompared to traditional orthodontics with brackets:
They are much more comfortable to wear. Allow the ingestion of food that can cause problems when used brackets.
The process of cleaning the splints and the mouth is extremely simple: just remove the splints to perform both hygienic operations. They are less annoying and cause few rubbing and ulceration problems. In many cases, the duration of treatment is significantly shorter than when conventional orthodontic prostheses are used.
Finally, the invisibility of Invisalign devices is a factor that favors the acceptance of prostheses and improves adherence to orthodontic treatmentespecially when patients raise aesthetic objections to the use of orthodontics, something that is quite frequent when it comes to adolescents and children.
Invisalign First: an option designed for the little ones
Regarding the latter, there is the possibility of using invisible orthodontic appliances in young children with mixed dentitionthat is, they have milk teeth and also permanent dental pieces.
For this, the invisible orthodontics of the line are used Invisalign First for Childrenusable from six years of age. In this sense, we conclude by adding that it is a proven fact that the effectiveness of orthodontic treatments increases when they begin to be carried out at an early age.
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