Incorrect bite not only negatively affects the appearance of its owner, but can also lead to a whole bunch of other negative consequences. It increases the chewing load on the teeth, leading to their premature destruction, provokes problems with the digestive system due to inadequate chewing of food, the occurrence of caries, difficulty in swallowing, the appearance of facial asymmetry due to displacement of the jaws. Fortunately, in the arsenal of modern medicine there are reliable ways to deal with this unpleasant phenomenon.
In the article, we will consider reviews of Invisalign mouthguards. They are removable orthodontic structures, which are a series of overlays for the dentition and are designed to align it. These devices are made from a transparent biopolymer. This material allows you to wear mouthguards completely unnoticed by others. Invisalign aligners are also called transparent braces, however, in fact, braces are a non-removable orthodontic device.a type that the dentist attaches with a special adhesive to the inner or outer surface of the tooth and is worn without removing it throughout the duration of the treatment.
Only a doctor can remove the braces. The patient can easily remove the mouth guards under consideration for eating and performing hygienic procedures in the oral cavity. Feedback on Invisalign will be provided at the end of the article.
Features of orthodontic design
Invisalign aligners (from English - "invisible alignment") are an innovation, but in a short time they managed to become quite popular. This is a special system for correcting the dentition using removable transparent caps. This product was developed by the American company Align Technology, which is considered a monopoly in the field of application of this corrective dental method. When wearing a mouth guard, they exert a slight but constant pressure on the dentition, as a result of which the teeth move in the required direction and the row is aligned. Reviews for Invisalign aligners are mostly positive.
After a certain time, the cap is changed to a new one, which has an internal cavity slightly smaller than the previous one. Unlike aligners, which are manufactured by other companies, Invisalign devices have active attachments that allow these orthodontic devices to be securely fixed in the oral cavity. In addition, the production of such systems is fully automated, since they are made by robots, and people only controlthe functionality of the machines, so the errors during the manufacturing process of such devices are minimal. For the production of other models, people are more involved, which directly affects their quality. For the production of this brand of aligners, a strong and at the same time elastic biopolymer is used, which has no analogues. This allows Invisalign clear braces to be made that fit snugly into the arch, resulting in the system not breaking or falling off like others do. In most cases, the edge of such a mouth guard is flat, and Invisalign systems cut them off, so that the aligners completely follow the shape of the gums and do not put pressure on them when worn.
Many parents fear that the child will not want to wear such an orthodontic construction for the necessary time, and there will be no sense from such therapeutic measures. Unlike other aligner manufacturers, Align Technology produces mouth guards with a special indicator for teenagers that changes color if the child has not worn the device for enough time per day. According to reviews, Invisalign is very comfortable and effective.
Pros of clear aligners
Invisalign clear aligners are the best alternative to braces and offer the following benefits.
- Aesthetics. The orthodontic system is invisible to others, so its use is not accompanied by any psychological discomfort. In addition, if the patient is still shy, he can remove the mouthguard at any time.independently, for example, before an important meeting, and after which also independently install this orthodontic device in the mouth. Despite the fact that there is no special need for this, the aligners are absolutely invisible on the teeth, they do not disturb diction, there is no need to follow a special diet while wearing them, since the structure must be removed when eating. The only restriction is that during the period of orthodontic therapy it is contraindicated to use chewing gum, as it can stick to the aligners.
- Mouthguards do not injure the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. They are very elastic and fit snugly to the dentition, therefore, as a rule, they do not cause discomfort to the patient when worn. Reviews of Invisalign aligners confirm this.
- During the treatment, it is not necessary to use additional devices for oral hygiene: brushes, special brushes, irrigators, because if necessary, the mouthguards are simply removed and brushed in the usual way.
- The systems are made of hypoallergenic materials.
- Invisalign aligners and trays can be removed for brushing and eating.
- High efficiency. With the help of aligners, you can quickly correct minor bite anomalies.
- Mouthguards "nvisalign" do not stain with anything. They are very easy to care for - a simple soaking of the devices in a solution recommended by the manufacturer is enough. What other benefits does Invisalign have?
- No need to spend a lot of timein the dental chair.
- During therapy with this design, the likelihood of medical error is reduced to a minimum. Aligners act on the roots of the teeth and dentin very carefully, if the medical specialist correctly calculated the trajectory of the movement of the dentition, the course of therapy cannot be disturbed. Prices for Invisalign aligners are of interest to many.
Design cons
There are practically no cons of such orthodontic products, however, the main disadvantage of Invisalign aligners is that they cannot be used during the period of changing teeth. That is, these orthodontic appliances can be prescribed only in adolescence, when the child's milk teeth have already fallen out. Some patients also consider the disadvantage of this model to be that the aligners are expensive, which for many people becomes the main obstacle to their purchase, judging by the reviews about Invisalign.
The cost of this device
The price of a set for one jaw varies between 90,000-450,000 rubles.
The cost of transparent Invisalign caps depends on the region.
Of course, not every patient can afford dental treatment for such an amount, so braces are used as an alternative to aligners.
Indications for use of the system
These orthodontic devices are prescribed to achieve the following therapeutic goals:
- to bridge gaps between teeth;
- correction of slight crowding and simple anomaliesbite;
- displacement of individual teeth.
Invisalign aligners can be used as retention caps to fix the results of orthodontic treatment after braces.
Indications for wearing are as follows.
- trema (a hole between the teeth of any localization, with the exception of the central incisors);
- diastema (distance between frontal incisors);
- excessive crowding of teeth when they are extremely close to each other, while due to lack of space they turn along their axis;
- open bite, in which the main part of the side or front teeth do not touch each other;
- prognathic bite, when the lower jaw goes too far behind the dentition at the top;
- straight bite, which is characterized by the fact that the lower and upper dentition edge to edge close together;
- mesial bite, when the patient's lower jaw protrudes forward instead of the upper one;
- crossbite, when the upper and lower dentitions intersect when the jaw is closed.
The Invisalign system will be able to cope with any kind of dentoalveolar anomalies, but much depends on the experience of the orthodontist. Moreover, for some malocclusions, such as crossbite or open bite, Invisalign aligners perform better than braces.
Contraindications
Wearing this orthodontic designcontraindicated in the following cases:
- if you have mental illness;
- with mixed dentition;
- for impacted teeth;
- with skeletal form of bite pathology.
Application features
Bite therapy with Invisalign aligners includes the following steps:
- initial consultation with a medical specialist, during which an initial examination of the oral cavity is carried out, contraindications to treatment are identified;
- preparing a cast of the jaw and conducting a series of studies (X-ray, computed tomography, etc.);
- production of a series of aligners, which can be from 7 to 44, depending on the specific clinical case;
- receiving a set of mouthguards with detailed instructions for their use by the patient;
- the dentist checks how well the aligners fit, whether the patient is comfortable when wearing them;
- changing a cap every 2 weeks for a new one with a mandatory consultation with an orthodontist;
- the final examination, during which the result of the treatment is evaluated and the patient is advised to use retention devices for some time, which helps to maintain the effect of therapeutic measures.
It is possible that during the treatment it will be necessary to sharpen a certain molar tooth or apply a special composite to certain parts of the teeth, which will allow you to control the processes of movement of individual teeth, and it will also be important in cases where you need to leavelittle space for straightened molars.
Duration of treatment in most cases is between 6 months and 2 years. At the same time, much depends on the accuracy and attentiveness of the patient himself, on how he follows medical recommendations, how much time he wears the orthodontic system per day.
There are some features of the use of Invisalign systems, which include the following:
- It is necessary to wear aligners up to 23 hours throughout the day, remove them only when brushing your teeth and eating;
- to avoid damage to the biopolymer structure, do not rinse mouthguards in too hot water;
- do not eat while wearing a mouthguard;
- before wearing the device, it is necessary to thoroughly brush your teeth;
- Regular visits to the orthodontist throughout the treatment.
Features of care
Invisalign constructions should be treated with antiseptic solutions from time to time, and washed daily in warm water. Aligners should be stored in a special case.
According to reviews, the international orthodontic center Invisalign is very popular.
About Specialized Center
This is a clinic, the first and only one in Russia, which specializes in straightening teeth exclusively with the help of a unique orthodontic invisible system of the same name. This is a special set of transparent caps, thanks to which you can correct the bulk of the dentoalveolaranomalies, without the use of braces, which have many contraindications, poor aesthetic appearance and many features of care. Invisalign aligners are created using unique 3D technology and the ClinCheck software, which allows you to plan therapeutic approaches and show tooth displacement step by step until the final result.
Aligners are made by digital scanning or dental impressions of the patient, and for their production, durable innovative and at the same time elastic biopolymer materials are used, due to which the mouth guards fit very tightly to the teeth, unlike other orthodontic structures, contribute to a smoother and, accordingly, painless movement of teeth, without rubbing or injuring the mucous membrane, without provoking the development of speech disorders.
However, the main advantage of Invisalign over braces is that such devices are completely invisible. The range of impact of caps is the same as that of braces: they help to align improperly growing teeth, prepare them for implantation and prosthetics, eliminate more complex pathologies of teeth and jaws, including correcting the bite. The main thing is to know how to work with such devices.
Unfortunately, today not every Invisalign specialist has the necessary qualifications. In the International Orthodontic Center Invisalign (Moscow, Pravdy st., 24, building 4) only highly qualified and experienced doctors with a worldwide reputation operate, each of whom has cureda huge number of patients, including celebrities. They manage to achieve the expected result in the shortest possible time using proven technologies and high-quality modern equipment.
The Invisalign Center is equipped with the latest science and technology. Here, specialists work on comfortable modern dental units, carry out diagnostics using safe and high-precision X-ray equipment and perform intraoral scanning using high-tech scanners. All of them without fail use effective and proven methods, materials and tools.
Invisalign reviews
In the reviews of patients who have used transparent Invisalign units, you can find some pretty interesting information. Mouthguards, according to people, are almost perfect, and invisible to others. Such a system is chosen by public people. It is also indicated that the design is not only invisible, but also does not cause diction disorders, its treatment is absolutely painless. It is also noted that there may be slight discomfort when changing the mouthguard, but it quickly passes.
In addition, patients indicate in their reviews of Invisalign orthodontic mouthguards that for the installation of aligners it is necessary to contact only trusted specialists, since such systems are an innovation in our country, and not everyone can install them correctly doctor, and the cost of such treatment is very high.
Negative reviews contain information about the price of the aligners. Patients say thatindeed, the use of this method is affordable only for public people and celebrities, but not for ordinary citizens who treat their teeth in public clinics.
We looked at the pros and cons of Invisalign.
