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The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.Invisaliga braces and Clear Alginer braces are known to be transparent braces that have many advantages such as: modern technology, high aesthetics and shortened braces time. However, the high cost is a major obstacle in transparent braces.
1. What are clear braces?
Clear braces are also known as removable braces, non-fixed braces, braces without braces, invisible braces. Because this is an advanced braces technique that when you use it, it's hard for the opposite person to recognize it. Currently, there are 2 types of transparent braces, which are:
Invisalign transparent braces was born in 1997, originating from the US. Usually, you need to use 25-40 trays during the braces process. Invisalign's aligners are manufactured based on a jaw model plus 3D simulation software, and in conjunction with the treating doctor, they will produce a series of aligners to use during the treatment process. During the braces process, you will use from 25-40 trays depending on the case. Clear Alginer: Similar to Invisalign, but the aligners are made in Vietnam. Clear Alginer braces use transparent trays and micro-brackets to move teeth, helping orthodontic treatment without using braces such as braces or metal wires. Among them, Invisalign braces technique is the most popular.
2. Advantages of clear braces
Here are the preeminent advantages of transparent braces:
High efficiency with regular, straight teeth. In some cases, it is even more effective orthodontic than fixed braces. Highly aesthetic with transparent aligners, it is difficult for the opposite person to detect that you are wearing braces. The aligners are easily removable, extremely convenient in eating and cleaning teeth. Unlike braces with brackets, you have to wear braces for 1-2 years, but the transparent aligners are flexible and can be removed daily for oral hygiene or when needed. The tray has a friendly material, thin according to the structure of the customer's teeth, so it does not cause lumps, discomfort or damage to the inside of the cheeks and tongue like other methods of braces.
The braces can be removed so cleaning is very convenient. In particular, good oral hygiene should limit many dental problems during the implementation. Improves bite and chewing. Ability to control displacement effectively: During braces, customers can use many different Invisalign aligners in each stage. After examining and determining the condition of the customer's teeth, the doctor will make a treatment plan for each stage. Based on that protocol and the support of 4.0 technology, Invisalign center will manufacture braces according to the defined protocol.
3. Disadvantages of clear braces
High cost is the biggest drawback of transparent braces. Usually the level of clear braces ranges from 60 million to 100 million. It is 3-5 times higher than traditional braces method.
At the same time, patients must pay special attention to ensure that they wear the aligners for 22 hours a day to ensure effective results according to the treatment regimen of the doctor.
For transparent braces to have the desired effect, you should go to reputable dental facilities to perform. The "choosing face to send gold" to the dentist is extremely important, because if mistakes are made right from the examination and diagnosis, X-ray films can cause complications that are weaker teeth.
Braces are a great invention, bringing great benefits to those who are having difficulty because of unsatisfactory teeth, especially transparent braces. However, to ensure aesthetics as well as oral health, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of this method and choose reputable medical facilities and hospitals to perform braces.
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.
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