Will there be a replacement for aligners?
Most of us would have come across aligners. But what we dont know is that aligners are a potent replacement for metal brackets but not always.
Let us know why. There are patients who search for aligners online and purchase them hoping that they would provide the results that they need optimally, without even consulting a professional. However aligners are not suitable for all cases. Let us know where they are more effective
What are aligners?
Aligners are custom made trays of thermoplastic materials specifically suited for your dentition. Initially they provide a tight fit to the teeth providing the adequate force required to provide speicific tooth movement.
What kind of movements can be done for aligners?
* Mild to moderate crowding ( 0-3mm)
* Mild to moderate spacing (0-3mm: mild
3-6mm: moderate)
*Rotated tooth (Incissors :< 30 degrees
Canines: < 20degrees
Premolars and molars: <15degrees)
*Intrusion (Pushing teeth inside) : 2mm :Incissors
1mm: Premolars and molars
*Mild crossbite correction
*Mild deep bite correction
How do aligners cause specific tooth movement?
Aligners form projections to rest on the tooth surface causing specific tooth movement. The projections caused on the aligners are caused using thermopliers heated to a temp of 250 F
Before purchasing aligners or considering the possibilities of aligners providing promising results, it is always better to seek a professional consultation with your dentists. With your dentists help an optimal treatment plan using aligners, whether or not you can achieve results using aligners , or are you suitable for an aligner treatment can be easily evaluated.
Book your appointments today to check whether your smile can be corrected using aligners with your dentist...