Case study – 21 year old female patient came to me requesting correction of crooked front tooth. After thorough examination and radiographs, clear aligners was zeroed on as she is also a dancer and hence wanted to avoid fixed orthodontics.
System used – Clear Smile Aligners
6 aligners needed.
Minimal IPR needed
Time – 4 months
Bonded palatal retainer placed at end of treatment.
An Aligner is a clear removable cosmetic appliance designed to straighten your front 6-8 teeth. Clear aligners are good news for anyone who might feel self-conscious during orthodontic treatment. Made from clear plastic, they remain invisible within the mouth during the rapid treatment time.
There are various systems available such as Invisalign, ClearSmile Aligners, Smilelign. Most of these systems work on the same principles.Aligner technology can straighten teeth that are crowded, rotated, tilted forward or backwards using exact impressions taken by a dentist.
The above pictures are for a patient treated with ClearSmile Aligner.
You will be able to see the results before you start using our Archwize simulations and, once the result is approved, the custom-made ClearSmile Aligners are fabricated using the latest in 3D printing technology.
Advantages:
Invisible, very thin, and don’t impede speech
Ideal for adult patients who are reluctant to have a lengthy orthodontic treatment wearing metal brackets or bulky removable appliances
An excellent tool for final correction after orthodontic treatment, or Inman Aligner
Can realign teeth after relapse post-orthodontic treatment
Best for aligning mild crowding of anterior teeth
Most effective in labial, lingual & rotation movement with some limited intrusion and extrusion
A single posterior tooth can be moved buccally or lingually
Simple cases can be finished with only two or three aligners