Brackets used to be bulky and ugly. Often they greatly spoiled the impression of a person. However, now there is such a thing as internal braces, which are invisible and do not prevent their owners from living a full life. A man can smile and no one will notice his little secret.
Description of construction
Officially have internal braces called lingual. They are located on the back of the dentition. By design, they are almost indistinguishable from ordinary ones, but the locks and arcs have a smoother connection. This makes it easier for the patient to get used to the braces. At first, everyone constantly touches the bow with their tongue, and if it is not completely smooth, you can get hurt.
Sometimes, instead of locks, plates are used to cover the tooth. It makes the attachment more durable, since the teeth on the back are not very smooth. Incognito lingual internal braces, in particular, have a similar design.
Indications for installationdesigns
Internal braces are installed when teeth are misaligned or occluded. If they are twisted, an abnormal bite is noticed, then only classic metal structures are prescribed.
But it cannot be argued that this type of braces saves only in simple situations. Sometimes they help when the usual ones do not fit, but the treatment will be longer. They will have to be worn for several years and constantly go to the doctor.
How are they placed?
Internal braces are even made a little differently than regular braces. Production is carried out in factories in Germany or the USA, regardless of the brand.
At the first examination, the dentist first prescribes a treatment regimen. For example, ordinary caries can get in the way of correcting one or another defect, so the installation of internal braces is impossible until the patient gets rid of it.
First you need to put fillings on all damaged canals, then clean the tartar and solve other existing problems. And only then the doctor takes jaw casts. Then they are sent to the laboratory, where they make brackets for several weeks. Delivery may take a long time. And only then the doctor installs internal braces for the patient.
Duration of treatment with braces
In terms of time, internal and external braces in terms of wearing differ only when it comes to complex defects. And then lingual constructions will be less effective.
But with standard problems, everything can be solved even faster than with ordinary metal braces. The fact is that the patient will not need to take them off during important events or public speaking. If the treatment ultimately turns out to be ineffective, then the doctor can change his plan, taking into account complications and other nuances.
Ease of use
Many are wondering how comfortable internal braces are? You can take a good look at the photos of such structures that this material is equipped with in order to study their structure and possible impact on the oral cavity.
At first, everything is not very good: diction may be disturbed, there may be a problem with eating, pain syndromes and irritation of the mucosa. Not all of these problems can be solved by using lingual braces, but they are somewhat easier to carry with such designs.
Thus, thanks to the self-adjusting mechanism, the braces distribute the load throughout the entire jaw system, which minimizes pain syndromes. They can be worn even by those who suffer from great sensitivity. It is very important to choose the right model so that it does not rub or injure the gums. Also, internal braces are good because they do not mechanically affect the cavity. Sometimes they are covered with gold oxide, which eliminates the appearance of allergies.
Benefits
The undoubted advantage of internal braces is the ability to gain self-confidence. Also amongthe positive aspects of these designs can be identified as follows:
- application efficiency;
- ste alth;
- quick adaptation;
- possible to use in difficult cases when external braces do not help;
- production of designs taking into account the individual characteristics of a person;
- no risk of calcium loss;
- does not irritate the inner surface of the lips.
Contraindications
However, not always and everyone can be assigned internal braces. In what cases do they not put them? Let's find out:
- in the presence of low crowns on the teeth;
- for severe periodontal disease;
- if the functions of the temporomandibular joint are impaired;
- with a narrow jaw;
- if the patient is allergic to the components of which the design is made.
Design flaws
Internal braces have a number of disadvantages, although there are not so many of them:
- specific aftertaste that disappears over time;
- voice problems for several days;
- expensive;
- difficulty swallowing (temporary);
- duration of treatment;
- difficulty cleaning the structure after eating.
Cost of internal braces
As mentioned earlier, such designs are not cheap compared to conventional ones. As a rule, their price starts from 40 thousand rubles and depends on many nuances. In particular, the cost includes transport costs, whichnot small in themselves.
Classification of models
Internal braces have different systems to help straighten your bite. They differ from each other in many ways. What are their features, consider below.
For example, the Incognito model is always made individually from casts. It reduces the risk of demineralization of teeth, protects them from caries. These braces are distinguished by their hypoallergenicity, they do not injure the tongue and mucous membrane, they quickly get used to them, and speech problems are extremely rare.
Sufficiently popular in the world system originally from Italy is STB. It is also made individually using straight arcs. Differs in small dimensions, efficiency of application. You can get used to it very quickly. A small nuance: if a structural element is lost, it can be made on the spot without waiting for an order from the manufacturing country.
Ovation L and Win can be distinguished among other developments. The first design has an interactive latch and is able to deal with complex defects. And the second is distinguished by its accuracy of execution, taking into account all existing studies. And Win braces are the flattest.
Budget option
Another common model is the 2d system. Braces of this brand are very thin - only up to 1.65 millimeters. They also have a self-adjusting structure, its dega enters the groove from the occlusal side and is then clamped with a clip. It is opened and closed with a special tool. The key feature and advantage of this system is its lower cost compared to analogues. Of all the braces that are placed on the inside, these are the most accessible to patients.
What are patients saying?
How do patients themselves perceive internal braces? Reviews about them are different. Some complain about the associated problems, which are similar to those that arise when using conventional designs. These include difficulty eating and the appearance of lisp. But in most cases, patients are satisfied with the installation of internal structures, despite initial doubts about this. As a result, they note the alignment of the teeth and putting them in order.
As for diction, in almost all cases, problems occur, but disappear within a few days, and then there are no problems with this. Also, some patients are satisfied with the fact that, despite the presence of braces, they can carry out personal hygiene without problems, but with metal structures there are difficulties with this.
Of course, internal braces, like external braces, have along with pluses and a number of minuses, which have already been discussed. In particular, many are afraid of their high cost, although in the end it is fully justified. There are many nuances, but thanks to such systems, you can straighten your teeth and not worry about your appearance. This is especially important for those whose work is connected with publicity and constant communication with people.
