Clear aligners or invisible aligners are a treatment method to correct misaligned or crooked teeth. They are exceedingly effective in treating mild to moderate malocclusions and asymmetries in teeth arrangement such as minor crowding, teeth spacing, teeth gaps, crossbite, underbite or open bite. Clear aligners are custom-made for every individual Aligners are manufactured from clear medical grade BPA -free plastic. Clear aligners guide the misaligned teeth into the exact position very slowly over a period of time.
Advantages:
Invisible
Easy to remove
Easy to clean and floss
Can be trimmed with gum-line
LINGUAL BRACES
Bracket of Braces, which are fixed at the back side of the teeth are called lingual braces. Lingual braces are always customised according to the teeth morphology of each individual using 3D imaging. Lingual braces cannot be seen as it is cemented behind the teeth. Those who give highest importance to aesthetics will prefer to have lingual braces as their first choice
Types of lingual braces :
Gold braces
Self-ligating braces
Conventional braces
SELF LIGATING BRACES
Self-ligating braces are braces which unlike the traditional braces have a lock system to tie the wire. These braces use clips to hold the wire in place instead of elastic rubber ties. People with sensitivity to discomfort and developmental delays prefer to go with self-ligating braces. Self-ligating braces are available in metal, clear and ceramic materials.
Benefits :
Less orthodontist visit
Less orthodontist visit
CERAMIC BRACES
Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces, but they use clear or tooth-coloured brackets rather than metallic silver brackets and wires.
Many people opt for ceramic braces because they’re less noticeable on your teeth than metal braces. This can be a huge advantage if you’re considering braces and don’t want to feel self-conscious about wearing them
FIXED & REMOVABLE APPLIANCES
Orthodontic appliances are devices which are used to move or straighten teeth or modify the growth of jaws in order to avoid malocclusions. Using different types of appliances mild pressure can be applied to a tooth or a group of teeth and their supporting structure and he desired change in position is achieved over a period of time.