Clear Aligner Treatment
What is clear aligner treatment? To whom can it be applied?
Clear aligner treatment is orthodontic treatments that ensure proper alignment of the teeth through specially produced aligners. With the development of three-dimensional technology, treatment plans can now be created in virtual environments on the computer and tooth movements can be viewed with Clear aligner treatment is orthodontic treatments that ensure proper alignment of the teeth through specially produced aligners. With the development of three-dimensional technology, treatment plans can now be created in virtual environments on the computer and tooth movements can be viewed with simulation. With the 3D CAD-CAM technology, the measurements taken from the patients are transferred to the computer environment and the teeth are brought to their final positions in the light of treatment planning. With Clear aligners produced in accordance with tooth movements, patients can achieve the smile they want by using their aligners properly, respectively.
Clear aligner treatment can be decided by the orthodontist as a result of the examination. Often it can be offered as an answer to many problems, but in some cases, Wire Therapy may be a better solution. Healthy teeth and gums are important at the start of treatment. The use of aligners is a condition that requires discipline because it must be in the mouth apart from eating and brushing teeth. It is not an appropriate treatment for patients who cannot demonstrate this discipline.
How are Clear Aligner Used? What Should You Pay Attention To?
Continuous use is essential in clear aligner treatment, as orthodontic forces are applied by means of aligners instead of wires. After the aligners given by the dentist are placed in the mouth, first of all, their compatibility is checked, and the aligners must fit exactly on the teeth. The usage period of the aligner is 20-22 hours per day and they are used for two weeks. Then it moves to the next plate. It is normal for the aligner to be attached and removed with difficulty on the first day they are placed. Since tooth movement will occur with continuous use, the aligners will become passive in recent days and can be easily attached and removed. The same is true for the next plate. The only food that can be taken in the mouth at first is water. Food should not be eaten and hot drinks should not be consumed with transparent aligner. Cleaning of aligner is provided by brushing with a toothbrush. Cleaning agents should not be used. Since it will be renewed after two weeks, there is no wear and color change.