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INVISALIGN

ARE INVISALIGN BRACES THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO CLASSIC BRACES?​

Misalignments of teeth and jaws can significantly affect the life of the affected patient for health or aesthetic reasons. But especially in adulthood, fixed metal braces are no longer an option for many patients. Invisalign is the ideal solution here. In addition to fixed braces, Invisalign braces are an almost invisible alternative for correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. While with fixed braces, so-called brackets are glued to the front of the teeth and connected with a wire, with Invisalign braces, individual plastic splints, so-called aligners, are made that can be removed at any time. If you are interested in an Invisalign treatment in Berlin, please feel free to write us a message.

Q & A

HOW DOES THE INVISALIGN TREATMENT WORK?

Invisalign therapy is a clinically tested procedure in which the patient wears clear, removable plastic trays and thus misalignments of the teeth can be corrected. This works just as effectively as using traditional metal braces. The plastic splint is custom-made, ultra-thin, and can be removed at any time for eating and cleaning. At the beginning of the Invisalign treatment, the patient’s current dental situation is recorded via scan or impression. Based on this data, an individual treatment plan is created, including a 3D simulation of the result. This allows the patient to predict what the treatment result will look like even before the treatment.

Based on the treatment plan, various plastic splints are made for the patient. Unlike fixed braces, Invisalign treatment is carried out with a variety of braces. The number of trays depends on the degree of misalignment and the patient’s individual treatment plan. As a rule, a patient receives about 12-30 dental splints. The dental splint must now be worn 22 hours a day and can be conveniently removed for eating, drinking or brushing teeth. After a week, the dental splint is changed and the next dental splint is inserted. In this way, the teeth are gradually moved into the correct position and the malocclusion is treated.

BENEFITS

ADVANTAGES OF INVISALIGN COMPARED TO FIXED METAL BRACES AT A GLANCE

  • Nearly invisible
  • Removable at any time
  • Comfortable to wear because there are no wires and metal in the mouth
  • The treatment result is predictable
  • No interference with nutrition, as the aligner can be removed for eating
  • Less time required, as wires and brackets do not have to be constantly adjusted
  • Individually tailored to the patient’s gingival margin for an optimal fit
  • Very hygienic and easy to clean
  • No impairment of pronunciation (e.g. lisp).
  • No emergency appointments due to broken wires or brackets

If you have any questions about Invisalign treatment in Berlin or your upcoming treatment, The Urban Dentist team will be happy to help.

CONCLUSION

Invisalign treatment is the best alternative for treating misaligned teeth and jaws, especially in adults and teenagers. The Invisalign plastic splint is almost invisible and helps you achieve a beautiful, straight smile without being noticed by those around you. The custom-made splints are also very comfortable to wear and will not interfere with your pronunciation or diet.