Invisalign
Invisalign also commonly referred to as invisible braces are clear tooth aligners that are best alternative for traditional metal braces. They help in straightening your teeth without effecting your smile and daily lifestyle. The concept of Invisalign was coined in 1999 by Align Technologies. Invisalign consists of invisible plastic aligners that are designed according to teeth structure of the patient so that they fit comfortably over the teeth of the patient. These aligners help to straighten the misaligned teeth by gradually moving the teeth into the desired position. The convenience and ease of use have made Invisalign extremely popular in spite of the cost factor associated with them.
Reasons for Invisalign
Invisalign has been chosen by thousands of people to get esthetically beautiful smile. Here are some of the reasons why people go for Invisalign:
- Help to straighten overly crowded teeth
- Remove extra spacing between the teeth
- Help to mend overbite or overjet
- Help to rectify Crossbites
- Help to treat Skeletal malocclusions
- Help to take care of mild relapse
- Help to remove discrepancies involving centric-occlusion
- Help in straightening teeth that are severely rotated
- Help in straightening teeth that are severely tipped
Advantages of Invisalign
- Comfort and convenience is the biggest advantage of Invisalign
- You can remove the aligners while eating and brushing
- Aesthetically look better in comparison to the wire dental braces
- Allow to maintain good oral health as you can change the aligners every 2 weeks
- Invisalign is an effective and efficient technique to straighten misaligned teeth
- No pain as there are no elastic bands and tightening forces as in the case of metal braces
- Invisalign braces are virtually invisible so they have no effect on the appearance
Invisalign Treatment
Invisalign
Treatment involves taking dental impressions, x-rays
and photographs of your teeth and sending it to the professional
laboratory for the making of aligners. The custom-made aligners
are designed using the computer imaging system and three-dimensional
modeling technique to ensure complete accuracy. The aligners are
skillfully designed with great precision from glass-like substance.
The number of trays depends upon the alignment required, on an average
it is between 18 and 30. The aligners must be worn at least 20 to
22 hours per day to achieve best results. Complete treatment may
take around 6 months to 18 months time depending upon dental condition
of the person. |