standard-title Clear Aligners

Clear Aligners

INTRODUCTION

Crowded teeth can be very troublesome and aesthetically not pleasing. Traditionally the only way to correct them is to have traditional braces which must be worn between 1 or more years to get the teeth straightened.

Traditional braces are most the effective way to align teeth as it is a technology that has been around for more than one hundred years. However, braces are difficult to maintain. Plaque easily accumulates around teeth and it is impossible to floss them. Prolonged poor oral hygiene means you may get decalcified spots on your teeth or worse, dental decay and gum disease.

With the advent of digital technology it is now possible to make 3D printed models. Sequential movement of teeth can be modeled and made into aligners which compliment them.

WHO ARE ALIGNERS FOR?

Aligners are best for light and moderately crowded teeth. Your dentist will determine wether you are suitable for aligners.

 

HOW DO THEY WORK?

Step 1 – The patient will first need to see the dentist and get a treatment plan and recommendations by dentist.

Step 2 – Upon acceptance of the treatment plan, the dentist will take the necessary scans or impressions.

Step 3 – The computer will then take over and aligners are produced via 3D printers.

Step 4 – The patient will be given these aligners and are worn for 1 or 2 weeks and are replaced sequentially by another aligner after that.

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