Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are used as an alternative to the traditional braces which are used to move the teeth and transform the smile without any significant interference to the daily lives of individuals. They are removable trays made of a clear plastic material that is essentially invisible.
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The clear aligners are computer-generated devices, designed by using state-of-the-art techniques relying on the models and images of the person’s teeth. They work well since the slight changes in such sequential aligners gradually shift the teeth. If they are used consistently, the entire alignment process requires six months to two or three years depending on the complexity of the structure.
When are clear aligners useful?
The clear aligners are not useful for all individuals. But the people who can benefit from it are
- Clear aligners are effective if the back teeth are already fit together properly.
- Clear aligners are effective for correcting minor or tipping movements of the teeth in two dimensions.
- Individuals who need correcting mild to moderately crowded or incorrectly spaced teeth.
- They are recommended for those adults whose teeth and jaws have been fully developed.
Benefits of clear aligners over traditional braces
- Clear aligners can be removed for drinking, brushing, eating, flossing, and social occasions.
- They do not have any rough edges or wires, thus it is more comfortable.
- The difference is very quickly visible as the teeth move into the new, better positions.
- There are no food limitations during the treatment. The clear aligners can be simply removed before having a meal or a snack.
- The clear aligners encourage healthier periodontal tissue development for the braces wearers.
- The clear aligners are invisible. Hence people can smile with absolute confidence.
- The clear aligners make brushing and flossing a cakewalk. People simply need to remove the aligners, brush, floss, and slide them back on their teeth.
Difference between clear aligners and braces
| Point of difference | Clear aligners | Braces |
| Treatment Length | Relatively short | Relatively long |
| Cost | More expensive | less expensive |
| Comfort | Relatively comfortable | Can cause certain discomfort |
| Results | Quick results | Results can take time |
| Appointments / sitting | Fewer | More |
| Age appropriate | 13 years and above | 12 years and above |
| Visibility | Invisible when worn | Visible when worn |
FAQs
| Pricing INR | Pricing USD |
| 80,000 to 3,00,000 | 950 to 3550 |
The clear aligners are made of high-quality FDA Approved dental materials. The Aligners are clear, transparent, smooth, BPA, and gluten free. When worn, Clear Aligners are virtually undetectable.
The following are some of the important steps which are undertaken to use the clear aligners
1) Scan or impression: Visit a clear Aligner Dental Provider to get a 3D scan of the mouth done.
2) Align: Wear the clear Aligners for almost 20 – 22 hours every day till the treatment period ends.
3) Retain: At the end of the treatment, the patient has to wear retainers to maintain a straight new smile.
The average time for the treatment lies anywhere between 6 and 7 months. But each since each patient case is different, the treatment time can vary anywhere between 2 to 12 months.
If an individual patient does not wear the clear Aligners for the recommended time each day, the treatment may not take place correctly and even the length of treatment might get extended.