subject: General Cosmetic Dentistry Information Invisalign Invisible Braces [print this page] Invisalign (invisible/align) refers to an orthodontal product manufactured by Santa Clara based Align Technology, Inc. Simply put, invisaligns are customized transparent set of braces that are placed on the patients teeth and are replaced generally for every two weeks.
Invisaligns are clear, transparent, have customized attachments to reshape tooth alignment and they can be opened for the purpose of eating drinking and brushing the teeth. Invisaligns have practically monopolized the new age brace technology as they provide a more convenient solution than the conventional teeth braces. Their invisibility and their compatibility have encouraged many people to reshape the teeth structure without the embarrassment of wearing steel braces all the time on the teeth.
The invisalign treatment begins at the dentists chamber where a patients teeth is photographed, x rayed , hologrammed and a computer generated 3d model of the teeth are created. After that, the dentist decides the teeth that need to reshapes and anticipates the direction of teeth rotation to give the feedback to align technology. The dental technicians at the invisalign company then manufacture the polyurethrane invisalign with strong customized attachments made of glass like substance. The attachments are also called aligners and they are placed within the transparent braces to provide anchorage and direction to the teeth reshaping process.
As the treatments proceeds, the cosmetic dentist and Align technology technicians work together to assist the patient in the teeth reshaping process. Sometimes, in order to enable the invisalign to be more fitted to the teeth, the teeth are slightly filed by the dentist.
The treatment time of invisalign teeth reshaping is typically a year. However, the success rate depends on the patients commitment towards oral hygiene and to keep the invisalign on the teeth as much as possible. The transparent polyurethrane braces over the teeth should be ideally worn for 20-22 hours a day, opening them only for eating or drinking. Chewing gums are a strict negative while wearing the transparent braces.
People who have problems of bruxism (grinding the teeth) are also not recommended the invisalign treatment. Rare complaints of allergic reactions to the invisalign material have also been listed. If there are allergic symptoms like nausea, sore throat, nasal blockage etc. then the invisalign treatment should be discontinued.
by: Penelope Stone
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