Transparent Aligner Orthodontics 

Clear aligner orthodontic treatment is one of the cutting-edge methods developed in this field. Orthodontic treatment is applied to the patient without wire application, in addition to wearing specially manufactured transparent plaques. The reason why transparent plaque is preferred is that it is not clear that the treatment is done while the deformity of the teeth is corrected. The treatment is an application that is applied to all age groups, from children to young people and adults. Whether you are suitable for treatment is finalized after your first examination with your dentist. Moderate and mild tooth distortions can be eliminated with this treatment.

If the tooth is pulled out, clear plaque orthodontic treatment cannot be applied. In addition, it is considered that when technology advances and there are developments in this field, the teeth that need to be extracted can be saved with this treatment method. 

When you are examined by your dentist, he will take measurements to place the clear plaques on your teeth. The measurements taken can be viewed in the computer environment by 3D scanning. In computer simulation, the shape of the teeth is determined by moving them both in plaque application and after treatment.

Transparent plaques (Aligners) are produced in the direction of the desired movement of the teeth. Each plaque provides 0.5-1.0 mm of movement in the tooth. plaques should be worn for 15 days, then the other plaque should be changed. Force is applied to move the teeth. For this reason, it is necessary to apply domination while the plaques are installed. Pain may occur when the plaques move to the tooth for the first time. Over time, this pain will go away.

Advantages of Transparent Aligner (Plaque) Orthodontic Treatment

This treatment has many advantages. Below you can find out what these advantages are, respectively.

• Invisalign treatment does not adversely affect your daily life. You can continue your routine activities without any problems.
  
  
• Since the plaques used in the treatment are specially produced for you and are transparent, you can laugh as you wish during the treatment process.
  
  
• You can easily do the activity by removing your transparent plaques while eating or brushing your teeth.

• Since the treatment is done without the use of metal, no situation will damage the gums.
  
  
• It is a treatment method that can be applied to all age groups.
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

People may have many questions about the Invisalign treatment method. Below you can find the answers to these questions.

Is there any pain during the treatment?

Force must be applied for the teeth to move. The applied force will of course cause a certain pain. You will not feel any pain as the teeth will get used to this plaque after a certain time.

How long does it take to have a doctor’s control in treatment?

Your routine checks will be done every month. Two new Transparent plaques will be given to you by your doctor at each control. You should replace these plaques every 15 days.

How many hours should a clear aligner be attached?

In clear aligner orthodontic treatment, the aligner should be attached to your teeth for at least 20 hours a day. For the rest of the time, you can only remove plaque while eating or brushing your teeth.

Is it necessary to remove aligners (plaques) in beverage consumption?

The aligner can deform when drinking hot things. Therefore, you do not need to remove the plaques while consuming normal temperature or cool drinks. However, plaques must be removed during the consumption of hot beverages.

Are plaques in the mouth noticed by other people?

No one will understand that they have a plaque in their mouth unless the patients being treated tell the other people themselves. Many people have witnessed their friends being surprised when they remove the plaques while eating.

Is there any speech problem during the treatment?

When the aligner is first installed, you may experience difficulties during the acclimatization process. But after a few days, you will get used to the aligner and you will not feel any difficulty or distress in your speech.

How to care for transparent plaques?

Just as it is necessary to brush twice a day for normal dental care, clear plaques should be cleaned twice a day with warm water and a toothbrush.

Does smoking damage plaques?

Of course, the plaques attached to someone who smokes a lot will show yellowing compared to the others. But since you will change the plaques every two weeks, this yellowing will not be felt.