Invisalign

Invisalign

Invisalign is a new orthodontic technique, without any brackets, with which teeth are straightened by means of transparent plates (aligners) that envelope the row of teeth (upper and lower). These aligners are removable and the patient has to wear them for 22 hours a day. Plates are removed for eating, drinking and tooth brushing.
The plates are prepared through special computer technology in an American laboratory. The impressions of the teeth that are sent to the USA are scanned, making the creation of a computerized model of the teeth possible and enabling simulation of the orthodontic treatment. The teeth are moved on this model and a number of plates are produced that are concomitant with the different stages of the treatment.

The advantage of this treatment is patient convenience; the plates are more comfortable for the tongue and lips than the brackets. The only disadvantage of this method is embedded in the fact that the patient can remove the plates: for treatment to succeed the plates must be worn constantly.
This technique is suitable for a wide range of orthodontic problems and the orthodontist should be consulted to ensure that the patient's malocclusion is suited to treatment with this technique.
Because of the high cost of the laboratory process, this technique is more costly than conventional treatments.