Invisalign vs. Traditional Orthodontics
Invisalign vs. Traditional Orthodontics
The study, diagnosis and treatment of anomalies in dental and maxillofacial structures, is the area that occupies orthodontic professionals; a subspecialty of dentistry that prevents and corrects any alteration in dental occlusion, allowing the patient to obtain beneficial functional and aesthetic results in the medium and long term.
Over the years, orthodontics has increased its role within society, developing techniques and tools that allow offering alternatives to patients of all ages, understanding that it is not only a priority in childhood. Dental malocclusion or dental malposition generate oral health problems, such as cavities and periodontal disease; also producing phonetic alterations in certain cases.
All these conditions can be prevented and perfectly corrected with the timely intervention of the orthodontic specialist.
Fixed or removable appliances are therapeutic instruments used by the specialist to make the adjustments required in the patient according to their needs. Among the various types currently on the market, Invisalign clear aligners are an innovative element that, beyond its simple “invisible” aesthetic design, offers a technology that combines the use of specialized software to perform 3D modeling, with treatment planning and creation of fully customized sequenced devices.
By crossing that search for the perfect smile with the aesthetic element, traditional orthodontics has found it necessary to adapt and evolve. While for the placement of traditional brackets, a mold is usually made with a special type of resin (which for many is somewhat unpleasant), Invisalign only requires a 3D scan of the teeth that allows treatment planning and shows the patient how the evolution will be from the beginning to the final result, all through virtual modeling software.
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Another notable difference indicated by people who have had experience with both methods is the advantage when it comes to eating.
Invisalign “aligners” are completely removable, allowing total freedom when eating and drinking, avoiding the accumulation of residues between the brackets and eliminating the risks of detachment.
The latter can be both useful and inconvenient as analyzed, since when placing and removing, proper cleaning of both the teeth and the aligners must be carried out. Similarly, you can only drink water while wearing the devices; any other type of drink (soda, juice or other sugary or alcoholic beverages) can stain them and accumulate residues that could lead to cavities.
Both methods work with the control of different types of forces, for which there will always be discomfort such as pain and / or pressure that may warrant the indication of analgesics. There is a belief that Invisalign aligners do not work for all orthodontic problems, a fact that was originally true, but as their technology evolved, a kind of buttons were created on the teeth that serve as support to hold the intermaxillary elastics; fundamental element for the correction of dental malocclusions.
With the use of fixed brackets it is also frequent ...
the appearance of sores, ulcers, allergies or some cuts on the gums and tongue, whose probability of occurrence is practically nil when using Invisalign aligners. On the other hand, even when the latter are removable, they must be used at least 22 hours per day and replaced every 10 - 15 days to achieve the expected progress, which is why the commitment of the patient in routine aspects of use, hygiene and replacement.
The economic factor and the duration of treatment are other issues to consider. While Invisalign technology is novel and more expensive than traditional orthodontics, some indicate that time favors the latter in terms of evidence of results in a shorter period of time; however, it is a relative aspect since each case has characteristics that make it particular. The Invisalign method also includes the training of the orthodontic professional in this technology, with which they will be able to offer precise advice, clarify their doubts and issue any recommendation that may arise prior to the start of their treatment.
