Clear aligners are an advanced technology protocol that offers faster and more precise results in repositioning teeth, providing a more beautiful and aligned smile.
Unlike traditional braces, aligners are transparent and virtually invisible when placed on your teeth. This means you can correct your smile discreetly, without interfering with your aesthetic appearance.
Indications:
Clear aligners are used to correct malocclusion problems, such as crowded, misaligned, spaced or overbite teeth.
What material are clear aligners made of?
Clear aligners are made of a soft, flexible material that adapts to your teeth, providing more comfort during treatment.
The SmartTrack material allows the application of perfect force for smile and bite correction. Applied in the right amount, this force allows for a much more comfortable and faster treatment, in addition to being safe.
What are the benefits of clear aligners compared to traditional braces?
• Aesthetics: Clear aligners are virtually invisible, allowing you to straighten your teeth without spoiling the appearance of your smile.
• Comfort: Unlike traditional braces, which often cause sores and discomfort, clear aligners are made of a soft, flexible material that conforms to your teeth.
• Possibility of removal: Unlike fixed braces, clear aligners can be removed for meals and oral hygiene, which makes the patient's routine easier.
• Efficiency: Clear aligners are custom-made for each patient, ensuring greater treatment efficiency and faster, more accurate results.
• Predictability: With the use of advanced technology, it is possible to predict what the result of the treatment will be in 3D, allowing the patient to have a clear idea of the time needed to complete the treatment.
• Security: Clear aligners are made from high-quality materials and are safe for oral use, reducing the risk of oral health problems during treatment.
What is the scanner iTero™, adopted in treatment with transparent aligners?
The scanner iTero™ It is a device that scans the patient's mouth in a matter of minutes.
The device provides accurate images for an instant digital view of the occlusion.
The images generated by the device are used for more detailed treatment planning with transparent aligners.
With the associated technologies, it is possible for the patient to observe even a three-dimensional simulation of the expected results.
What is the process of placing clear aligners?
The process consists of these main steps:
- Consult with a dentist, who will evaluate your case and determine if the treatment is right for you.
- If so, photos, X-rays, and digital scans of your teeth and jaw are taken.
- With this information, it is possible to plan your treatment using specialized software.
- Based on digital planning, customized transparent aligners are produced that will be used in your treatment.
- Clear aligners are replaced every two weeks, following the treatment plan determined by your orthodontist. Each aligner change will gradually move your teeth until they reach the desired position.
- You may feel small changes as soon as you start wearing clear aligners, but the exact length of your treatment depends on the complexity of your diagnosis. Some cases can be completed in as little as 6 months.
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