What is Invisalign (Wireless Orthodontics)?
Invisalign treatment is a system that provides wire-free orthodontic treatment thanks to personalized transparent aligners. In this way, the crookedness of your teeth will be corrected day by day without being noticed that you are receiving orthodontic treatment.
How can I start Invisalign treatment?
First of all, as a result of the examination of your orthodontist, the necessary Your other dental procedures (filling, dental scaling, etc.) need to be performed. Then, a 3D digital scan (CAD-CAM system) and/or measurements of your teeth are taken. Your records are sent to the center in America and your treatment simulation is prepared. Your aligners arrive at the clinic until your 2nd session (4-6 weeks on average).
Can I see my teeth positions at the end of the treatment before starting Invisalign treatment?
Yes. You can see the end of your treatment thanks to the 3D simulation prepared in the computer environment. Invisalign treatment provides this opportunity, unlike other orthodontic treatments.
How do teeth move with clear aligners?
Your positionings are transferred to the computer environment and your plaques are produced in the prepared simulation, with approximately 1 mm of tooth movement every month. Each plate is worn for 15 days. In this way, the teeth move thanks to each plate.
What are the advantages of Invisalign treatment?
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The treatment in Invisalign treatment You can see the end result at the beginning of the treatment.
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It does not affect your daily life.
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Unlike other orthodontic treatments, you have no limits on eating and drinking since you will remove your aligners while eating.
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You can easily brush your teeth.
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Invisalign plates are flexible and soft. Since hard materials such as wires and brackets are not used, you will not experience discomfort such as stinging.
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Since it is not a fixed orthodontic treatment, you can remove it whenever you want.
Can Invisalign be applied to every patient?
Invisalign is mostly used in cases of mild and moderate crowding. As a result of the examination of your orthodontist Your suitability for treatment will be confirmed.
Can Invisalign be applied at any age? Is Invisalign treatment appropriate for pediatric patients?
As with all orthodontic treatments, Invisalign treatment can be applied at any age. However, tooth eruption is important in pediatric patients. The eruption of all permanent teeth occurs on average at the age of 13-14.
Does Invisalign affect my speech?
Patients' adaptation to Invisalign treatment is faster than braces treatment. It becomes easy. You get used to Invisalign plates within a few days. It is also possible to remove your Invisalign plates on a special day or at a meeting.
Is Invisalign treatment painful?
You will feel pressure when you first wear your Invisalign aligners. This pressure will go away on its own within a few days.
How long on average should you use the aligners per day for Invisaligntreatment?
You need to wear your Invisalign aligners for an average of 20-22 hours a day. You should use aligners except when you eat. However, you can get away for a few hours a week for a special event or an important meeting.
Is the duration of Invisalign treatment long?
The treatment period for each patient is long. duration may vary. There is no significant difference in time between treatment methods. However, since Invisalign treatment does not affect daily life, the treatment duration is not seriously important for patients.
Is it difficult to maintain oral hygiene during Invisalign treatment?
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Oral hygiene can be easily achieved since there are no fixed brackets or wires on the teeth. Invisalign is the orthodontic treatment method that provides the easiest oral hygiene among all orthodontic treatments.
How to care for transparent aligners in Invisalign treatment?
You need to clean it in the morning and evening using warm water and a toothbrush. It is recommended to brush and wear your teeth after meals.
Can you drink something with Invisalign aligners?
Invisalign plates are thermoplastic materials. It is recommended not to consume tea or coffee.
Is there any discoloration/yellowing of transparent sheets?
Excessive Using large amounts of cigarettes and cigars causes yellowing. Colored drinks do not cause any serious effects. Additionally, the plates can only be used for 15 days and then a new plate can be used.
Can Invisalign treatment be applied during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
Yes, it can be applied.
Do Invisalign plates contain Bisphenol-A (BPA) and/or phthalates?
Invisalign aligners do not contain harmful substances such as BPA and phthalates, the use of which is banned in many countries.
Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign for patients with nickel allergy Can I see it?
Yes, it is suitable.
Is there any different procedure performed at the end of Invisalign treatment?
As at the end of every orthodontic treatment, protective applications are applied. The most common protective application is a retainer, a thin wire that is placed on the inside of the teeth. Your orthodontist will decide on your protective application.
How long should the retainer (fixer wire) stay on?
This situation varies in each case. The duration of using the retainer should be determined by your orthodontist. will determine.
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