It is invisible way to straighten teeth. Using advanced 3D technology, aligner depicts your complete treatment plan from the initial position of your teeth to the final desired position by series of custom-made clear aligners for your teeth to move them little by little by controlled movement on the teeth. Each aligner is worn for 2 weeks before being replaced by the next in the series, gradually moving towards the projected final position.
The virtually invisible aligners are made of strong medical grade thermoplastic material.
Some people may experience temporary, minor discomfort for a few days, at the beginning of each new stage of treatment when they insert a new aligner. This discomfort typically goes away in a couple of days.
Esthetics: A transparent, clear design that is no one may even notice.
Comfort: Free from brackets or wires and resultant cuts and ulcerations.
Improved oral hygiene and periodontal health: you can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would for fresh breath and to maintain good oral hygiene.
No food restrictions: Patients are free to eat or drink anything during clear aligner therapy.
Predictable treatment time: Digital planning ensures a precise estimation of treatment time.
Decreased dental office visits: Patients themselves change their subsequent aligners, requiring fewer office visits.
Minimal emergencies: Significantly reduced emergency appointments with CAT as compared to fixed orthodontic treatment.
Possible to include teeth with structural anomalies and difficult-to-bond surfaces.
Dependency on patient compliance: A wear time of 22h/day is mandatory for therapy to be effective.
Limited extent of tooth movements by aligners alone: For complex movements, auxiliaries are required as an adjunct to aligners.
Higher cost:
Initial slurring of speech: Subsides subsequently after 2–3 days of wear.
Breakages: While wearing or removing if the patient applies excessive force.
Chances of losing the aligners: Removable nature makes aligners prone to being misplaced.
Inconvenience: Removing aligners every time one eats or drinks can be a burden.
Manufacturing defects: Results in ill-fitting aligners.
Your aligner treatment time will be determined by your aligner provider, based on your specific plan.
The cost of aligner treatment is dependent on the complexity of your case and number of aligner required for that.
Your aligner provider will decide based on your treatment. Appointment intervals are generally every 3 to 4 months to ensure the treatment is progressing as planned.
Make an appointment with an aligner provider dentist for an initial consultation. Dentist uses the software that allows patients to see their treatment plan from beginning to end even before the start of treatment.
Since you don’t have an aligner specialist providing you with assistance, there is a higher chance of something going wrong. If you believe that you are a candidate for invisible aligners, the best course of action is to schedule a consultation with a qualified dentist.
