Invisible Orthodontics – Clear Aligners
“A smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear”
Orthodontics (braces treatment) is the branch of dentistry which primarily aims to correct improper tooth positions to optimize the bite and improve both function
and appearance; thereby helping us achieve a beautiful smile.
One of the many technological advancements that have made orthodontic treatment less conspicuous and enabled us to traverse on the path from visibility to invisibility are clear aligners. The have changed patient’s perception about braces treatment and raised their confidence to acquire a pleasant smile & appearance.
What are Clear Aligners ?
Clear aligners are a series of transparent
thermoplastic trays custom fabricated for a
patient, designed to move the teeth to their desired final positions. They employ gentle,
constant pressure to move the teeth without going
through the hassles of wires and brackets of the
conventional braces.
Since aligners are more discreet, they are an ideal treatment option for adults,
teenagers who want to straighten their teeth.
Treatable Cases
Fig.1: Overview of the aligner treatment process. Fig.2: Advantages of aligners
Time duration taken to align teeth using Clear Aligners
Treatment duration and the total number of aligners required per patient depend on the complexity of the malocclusion. Since clear aligners comprise a series of removable trays, key factor in treatment success is patient’s compliance.
PATIENT COMPLIANCE IS KEY TO TREATMENT SUCCESS, RETAINERS ARE MANDATORY POST TREATMENT.
By Dr. Madhura Kamat
Dr. Madhura Kamat is a practicing orthodontist in Mumbai; practising for about 7 years. She is a rank holder in the final MDS examination at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. She is associated with a few dental clinics and hospitals across Mumbai. She specializes in providing the latest technologically sound treatments like Aligners (invisible orthodontics) based on the needs and preferences of the patient.
By Dr. Rahul Doshi
Dr. Rahul Doshi is a practicing orthodontist in Mumbai; with an experience of 8 years. He has completed his MDS – Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Bharti Vidyapeeth College Pune in 2013.
Both Dr. Madhura Kamat and Dr. Rahul Doshi are panel doctors with GSBS Medical Trust.
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