The dental aligners are removable splints made of a transparent plastic fine. The combination of a series of aligners over time is the basis for performing invisible orthodontic treatments alternative to those performed with aesthetic, porcelain or sapphire brackets, or those performed using lingual orthodontics, which is really the technique of greater invisible character when wearing the brackets on the inner surface of the teeth.
The dental aligners are removable splints made of a transparent plastic fine. The combination of a series of aligners over time is the basis for performing invisible orthodontic treatments alternative to those performed with aesthetic, porcelain or sapphire brackets, or those performed using lingual orthodontics, which is really the technique of greater invisible character when wearing the brackets on the inner surface of the teeth.
In orthodontics with aligners, depending on the prescription and the control carried out by the orthodontist, the patient will change each of the plastic aligners every few weeks. These aligners are specially designed for each patient according to the state and plan of the orthodontic treatment in which they are. Depending on the complexity of the case, the orthodontist will also use other elements such as rubbers, buttons, microscrews, etc…
Orthodontics with aligners has been a profound change
This new way of performing orthodontics has meant a change, not only for the patient but for the orthodontists themselves.
- The patient with this type of orthodontics gains in aesthetics, due to the transparency of the splints, and in comfort, since they can take them off and put them on by themselves in certain situations, such as meals.
- The orthodontist must be trained and certified to be able to design the treatment plan with the aligners through software programs developed by the manufacturers of these devices.
In order to be successful in an orthodontic treatment with aligners, in addition to putting yourself in the hands of a good orthodontist in this field, the collaboration of the patient is very important, since, if the aligners are not worn at least 22 hours a day, The results may or may not be the ones initially expected, or they may take longer.
The appearance of this type of orthodontic technique WITHOUT brackets and that it is so comfortable and discreet allows many adults to decide to undergo orthodontic treatment. At the same time, it offers a very good alternative to braces for children and adolescents, who not only want to avoid injuries and discomfort during treatment, but also want, due to their personality, to prevent their environment from seeing that they are wearing braces.