Traditional orthodontia or Invisalign invisible braces?
By: Dr. Debbie Armellini 115k Views . 08 Jun 2020
Traditional orthodontia or Invisalign invisible braces?
The smile, on many occasions, causes self-esteem problems if it is not harmonious, aesthetic and healthy.
Orthodontia is the science through which certain appliances are used to align teeth. To do this, dentists use techniques such as traditional orthodontia, with metal braces, or invisible Invisalign orthodontics. Both have the same function, that is, aligning the teeth. Both the classic braces and the invisible aligners are suitable to correct any problem of dental malposition, but the way to get to that perfecta perfect smile ’is not the same.
Traditional brackets
As we have previously said, the objective should be the same with either technique, as long as the professional controls both. Classic orthodontics uses metal or cosmetic braces to make teeth move. The bracket also has a series of grooves through which an arc-shaped wire is inserted.
The brackets adhere to the tooth in a specific position and inclination. This must be calculated by the professional very carefully as the result will depend on it. These will be the ones that transmit force to the arch so that it moves the teeth.
Despite the fact that the dentist determines the position of each bracket based on the movement he wishes to perform, he cannot measure the magnitude of the force to be applied and, in addition, the forces it causes on certain teeth can cause unwanted movements on the adjacent teeth .
Since the teeth are connected by a wire and, as described in Newton's third law, a principle of action and reaction is produced, which says that “every body that exerts a force on another body experiences a force of equal intensity in the same direction but in the opposite direction ”. This is one of the main causes that treatments with traditional devices can be longer in time compared to new techniques. Also, they are more aggressive, since they cause those unwanted forces in teeth that did not need as much movement.
To this we must add that it is a more uncomfortable and unsightly treatment for the patient. The dental appliance can cause pain, ulcers and sores in the mouth when rubbing against the oral mucosa, dental demineralization, which modifies the coloration of the enamel and its resistance to acid attack by food and bacteria, or discomfort during meals since it is They accumulate remains of it between the devices. In addition, dental hygiene is more complicated since, in many cases, hygiene is very difficult and it is not possible to clean the most inaccessible areas.
Invisalign invisible orthodontics
Invisalign is an innovative and avant-garde orthodontic technique. This is the option chosen by many patients moved by the aesthetic factor. The aligners, or aligners used, are transparent which makes people not notice that you are wearing orthodontics. Despite the fact that this aesthetic component is one of its values, Invisalign has other technical features that make it an option with which better results are achieved more easily and with less discomfort for the patient.
The certified professional in the art uses computer software, called Clincheck, to be able to fully plan the entire treatment. The dentist first scans the patient's mouth with an iTero scanner, which allows obtaining a three-dimensional, real-time image of the entire denture. From this image, the doctor will be able to discover all the dental malposition problems of the patient and decide how the treatment will be developed. In other words, from the first moment, both the dentist and the patient will know how long the treatment will last and what the final result will be.
The advantages of this planning are not limited to knowing what the complete treatment will be like. A doctor who has mastered the Invisalign technique is able to know how much force must be applied to each tooth in order for it to change its position since the software dynamically simulates the movements of the teeth in the face of changes that the dentist applies. The force is exerted on the entire surface of the tooth and not at a specific point, which eliminates one of the biggest problems of traditional metal orthodontics, thus ensuring that all the teeth will align correctly without having the risk that due to the movement of one , another move to a bad position.
This makes it a faster technique and, above all, more comfortable for the patient. In addition to being practically invisible, the aligners hardly cause discomfort and are removed to eat, which facilitates subsequent hygiene. The aligners, in addition, do not cause wounds or sores inside the mouth, which means that they can even be used for sports as it even acts as a mouth guard.
The duration of treatment ranges from 6 to 18 months depending on how poorly placed the patient's teeth are. This technique can be used in the same cases as in traditional metal orthodontics, which makes it an adequate treatment for any malposition, as long as the professional has experience.
The most important? Looking for a good professional
Leaving aside the chosen technique, it is vital that you put yourself in the hands of a professional who has mastered it. This will allow you, regardless of which one you use, to be able to use it correctly to design your smile and achieve your goals.
Despite the fact that Invisalign invisible orthodontics has a series of peculiarities that make it a much more comfortable and aesthetic technique for the patient, an orthodontist who does not master it will not be able to achieve satisfactory results.
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