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Invisible orthodontics is a set of braces or aligners are placed progressively moving the teeth to the desired position. This method serves the same function as conventional metal or ceramic brackets.

Invisible orthodontics is based on the use of the Clear Aligner and advanced techniques in orthodontic treatment to reposition teeth for aesthetic and comfortable way.

To start the process of orthodontic invisible mold takes a patient’s mouth in its initial state. From this mold is studying the patient’s mouth and enters the information into a computer and a virtual, moving your teeth gradually until reaching the ideal position should have in the mouth.

Every slight movement is recorded on the computer. Then, a laser alignment molded splint or using a sophisticated system, resulting in a brace each time you travel is required. In this way you get a certain number of splints, each of which represents a state of treatment. The number of aligners needed varies for each patient and depends on the magnitude of the movement that is desired. The more complex the invisible orthodontic treatment, a greater number of casts are required, and the longer treatment, as with the brackets.

The first splint that is placed invisible orthodontic patient for the first movement is desired. Once placed, the teeth are beginning to adapt to the shape of the splint within a few weeks, when passed to the next cast. Read the rest of this entry »