Aligners For Correct Positioning Of Teeth

These Aligners Are Less Noticeable Than Traditional Metal Braces And Can Achieve Similar Results For Many Patients.

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Aligners are orthodontic devices that are transparent, plastic trays that surround the teeth and are used for proper alignment of the teeth.

Uses of Dental Aligners:

• Correction of crowding in front teeth
• Correction of too far forwardly or backwardly placed teeth
• Correction of rotated teeth
• Correction of spacing present in-between teeth
• Indicated for patients who have experienced a relapse after fixed braces/orthodontic treatment

Application of Clear Aligners:

Treatment begins with taking X-rays and photographs for diagnostic purposes.

This is followed by recording the measurements of the upper and the lower jaw or intra-oral digital scanning. Also, the biting pattern of the teeth is recorded.

A computer graphic representation showing the movement of teeth from the current position to the final desired position is created in the software program which is shown to the patient and if required the modifications are made accordingly.

Once the program is approved by the patient the desired set of aligners is manufactured using CAD-CAM (Computer-Aided-Design and Computer-Aided-Manufacturing) technology.

Before delivering the aligners to the patient composite attachment are bonded onto certain teeth to facilitate movement of the teeth.

Advantages Of Dental Aligners Over Braces:

• Appearance: Traditional metal braces are noticeable and might also have food getting caught between the brackets that spoil the overall appearance. Clear trays have the advantage of wearing the braces and removing them at any time.
• Comfort: Metal braces contain many dental appliances like brackets, elastics, and a metal wire that can be uncomfortable and sometimes can be quite poky to cheeks or tongue which might cause pain and discomfort in the mouth. The contradictory aligners are easy and comfortable to wear and remove thus helping in the elimination of the irritation.
• Shorter treatment times: As per the literature aligners require shorter treatment as compared to traditional braces.
• Knowing the end results: The best part of aligner treatment is that the treatment is planned and executed digitally and a 3d animation representing the final positioning of the teeth is shown to the patient prior to the start of the treatment thus helping to know the end results.
• Eat whatever you want: Conventional braces need to follow some food restrictions while the braces are on but in the case of aligners, as they are removable eating anything at anytime becomes possible.

Following Are Some Of The Images Representing The Cases Treated With Aligners:

Brands Available For Dental Aligners:

• Invisalign: Manufactured by Align Technology an American multinational medical–device company.
• Orthoclear: These are very much similar to the Align Technology and were developed in 2005.
• ClearCorrect: ClearCorrect, LLC, based in Round Rock, Texas, was established in 2006.

Cost Of The Treatment:

• The cost of the treatment varies from case to case.
• Intraoral scanning for an appropriate treatment plan can cost from INR 3000 to INR 5000.
• Further providing an appropriate treatment plan along with a computer graphic representation and further manufacturing of a particular set of aligners can cost anywhere in a range from INR 40,000 to INR 2,50,000.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How Many Hours Per Day Should I Wear Aligners?

You need to wear the aligners for around 22 hours per day.

Who Is The Candidate For Aligners?

Any patient who has misalignment and spacing present in-between teeth, of any age group can be a candidate for Aligners.

Can You Eat And Drink With Aligners In?

You need to take your Aligners off during eating. This is true for all of your meals and even for snacks. You can drink water while wearing the Aligners but must remove the Aligners to drain all other beverages like tea, coffee, soda, etc.

How long does each aligner last?

You will most likely wear each set for approximately two weeks.

How long does treatment last?

The average treatment time period is twelve to eighteen months. The more you wear your aligners, the more effective they will be. Treatment time varies based on the complexity of the planned teeth movements.

How do I clean the aligners?

The best way to keep your aligners clean is to keep your mouth clean. Brush and floss your teeth before wearing the aligners so food doesn’t build up on them. Your orthodontist may provide a cleaning solution to help you wash your aligners.

What care must be taken once the treatment is over?

No special care is required, just the maintenance of proper oral hygiene along with wearing the retainer at night as per your orthodontist’s instructions.