Laminate veneers, orthodontic
treatment is needed to prevent
excessively eliminating tooth (2)
Q.
Even if orthodontic treatment should be
first, adults who want laminate veneers to
improve their appearance might hesitate to
wear braces for a long time.
A.
For adults, they can choose suitable
orthodontics to reduce discomfort
in daily life. Besides metal braces,
there are multiple methods of
orthodontic treatment such as ceramic
braces which use tooth-colored brackets,
clippy-c which is a self-ligation, lingual
braces attached to the backside of the
teeth, Invisalign clear braces, etc…
Especially lately, clear aligners like
Invisalign are one of the most popular
courses to maintain appearance and
reduce discomfort. Clear aligners are a
method that transparent materials cover
the teeth and it is designed to
gradually move teeth into their proper
position by applying
carefully controlled forces.
Not only it is almost
unnoticeable but allows patients to
brush their teeth as they can easily
put it on and take off. That’s why clear
aligners are recommended for those
who are adults, young applicants or
bride-to-be.
Q.
If patients put on and take off braces,
it seems to decrease the effect of
treatment.
A.
It doesn’t decrease the effect of
orthodontic treatment, but the duration
of treatment may be extended.
Since dentists need to make treatment
results, they motivate patients in
various ways.
In general, clear aligner braces are
widely used, particularly by adults
who are easily motivated therefore
there’s not much difference in other
orthodontic appliances.
Q.
Things to consider when choosing a
clear aligner…
A.
There are many types of clear aligners
in Korea. They are commonly made of
transparent materials, however patients
should discuss options thoroughly since
their processes are different each other.
Invisalign which was first developed in
Silicon Valley in the United States
has been widely used in the world.
SmartTrack material, as a principle similar
to contour principle, is used for invisalign
clear aligners and precisely conforms
to the tooth shape.
Furthermore,
it allows users to verify tooth movements
at every stage and helps constant
force improve control of tooth movements.
A 3D virtual simulation with Invisalign
shows how long tooth moves.
Having a thorough consultation with
a dentist before treatment is also
important. A precise treatment
should be planned through quality
images, photos, digital scanning and
making a tooth mold. Based upon that
planning, customized orthodontic
appliance is completed with ergonomic
technologies.
In this process, additional
revisions are possible through
communication with a dentist.
The completed appliance is replaced
with new every 2 weeks and a patient
needs to visit the hospital every
6~8 weeks for periodic examination and
next step.
Q.
If you’d like to talk to people considering
orthodontic treatment…
A.
I would like to say that people need to
visit a dentist who is specialized
in orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics is an independent field in
dentistry. I would recommend them to
find orthodontists or experienced
doctors.
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