Most people think that twisted teeth can be corrected and aligned only in childhood or adolescence. But practice shows the opposite. Of course, up to 18 years old, it is much easier to treat twisted teeth, but you can think about their health and beauty after 18. You should not neglect their beauty.
Of course, with age you can meet with a number of problems. Most people are embarrassed to wear braces, even just because they do not look particularly presentable. But in dentistry of the 21st century, they use this type of bracket systems, which are commonly called invisible. The difference in price between ordinary and invisible species is practically non-existent.
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What is the principle of such braces?
Invisible braces work just like simple ones. The main component of such a system is special metal arcwhich is able to fix the shape of your teeth. Basically the arc is made from an alloy of nickel and titanium (nitinol). Even after heating such an alloy to the maximum temperature and applying defects to it, it will still take its original form and shape as a result. The catalyst of the recovery process is heat.
Types of braces that are almost invisible
A pleasant surprise when buying braquet systems will be the fact that there is their diversity and the opportunity to choose the ones that suit you the most. In turn, each type of braces has pros and cons. The type of bracketing system is selected on the basis of certain clinical test results.
So, let's take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of various types.
Lingual braces
Due to the fact that they are located on the inside of the teeth, they are invisible to strangers.
Benefits:
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Invisibility; - Affordable;
- Visibility of the result to the patient, and not only to the attending physician;
- The process of dental treatment will go faster due to the fact that such braces can be worn at various events (and not removed, as simple);
- Reduced risk of gum inflammation or the occurrence of a disease such as gingivitis (as opposed to conventional classical constructions);
- Individuality of the design (in classical brackets, the brackets are the same for everyone, only arcs are individual);
- Restrictions on the age parameter are practically absent (can be put both to children and the elderly).
Disadvantages:
- More thorough and complex cleaning and care of the bracket system;
- Impairment of diction;
- The habituation period can last up to a month.
Indications for use:
Invisible braces can help with various anomalies of tooth alignment and bite problems. Sometimes they are even more effective than the usual classic ones. Problems can arise only if the curvature is also accompanied by defects of the jaw.
Sapphire (ceramic) braces
Vestibular braces can also be made invisible. To do this, you just need to use a material that most closely resembles texture and color with natural teeth. This is mainly sapphire or ceramics.
Benefits:
- They are noticeable only when others are looking at you for a long time. For the usual acquaintance, they are practically invisible;
- The price is much lower than the price of lingual braces;
- Aesthetic factor: sapphire is a transparent material that is practically invisible on the teeth, and gives off a glare in the sun; ceramics - matte material, so the shade of braces will be matched to the shade of your teeth;
- To make the brackets completely invisible to others, the arc can also be painted in the appropriate color;
- The effect of treatment with such brackets does not differ from the effect of classic metal braces.
Disadvantages:
When wearing braces of this kind, the disadvantages include the same problems that are observed when wearing all other types of braces.
Care for braces that are almost invisible
As noted above, brushing your teeth with this kind of braces is much more difficult than usual. When using the construction of a linguistic type access to the structure is reduced. When using porcelain or ceramic - you need to pay maximum attention to their cleanliness, otherwise they may become dark.
Besides the fact that you have brush and special toothbrush, you are advised to purchase an irrigator. This device serves to supply water under high pressure on the teeth in order to remove deposits of any type from hard-to-reach places.
Steps when installing invisible braces
Making such braces takes much more time than making ordinary ones. The whole bracket system is made individually for a person. Basically, the entire manufacturing process takes place in a specially prepared laboratory. Sometimes manufacturing can take up to 1 month.
Before installing braces, your doctor must collect all the data necessary for this. Mandatory you must do snapshot and cast of both jaws. In order to choose a shade for ceramic braces using the scale of Vit.
Before you install the braces system, you first need to cure all infectious diseases, caries, and properly undergo a dental examination. A dentist can advise you to undergo professional comprehensive tooth cleaning. It will be necessary to facilitate the further installation and care of braces.
On the day when the bracket system will be installed, first put all the locks, then the arc is set. The time it takes a person to get used to the system can last. from 14 days to 1 month. It all depends on the design.
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