Oral Health and Dental Management

Effectiveness of Invisalign Braces (Clear Aligners): An Orthodontic Treatment

¹Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China
^*Correspondence: Brendan Shroff, Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai, China, Email:

Received: 02-May-2022, Manuscript No. OHDM-22-16743; Editor assigned: 05-May-2022, Pre QC No. OHDM-22-16743; Reviewed: 19-May-2022, QC No. OHDM-22-16743; Revised: 26-May-2022, Manuscript No. OHDM-22-16743; Published: 02-Jun-2022, DOI: 10.35248/2247-2452.22.21.1000

Invisalign Braces

More people are looking for alternatives to fixed orthodontic appliances as the demand for aesthetic treatments grows. Clear aligners are a popular orthodontic treatment choice because they are both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. A 3-D picture of your mouth and jaw will be created by an orthodontist. They’ll use this image to devise a strategy for shifting your teeth into their right position. The plan will then be used by your orthodontist to construct a series of personalised plastic aligners. These aligners will gradually shift and move your teeth into the proper positions by applying pressure to them. You’ll change out new set of aligners for every week or two, depending on your orthodontist’s instructions. Only a few studies have looked into how effective clear aligner therapy is at controlling orthodontic tooth movement. Orthodontic advancements have been accompanied by a large increase in patient aesthetic demands, particularly in recent years. There has been a surge in demand for plastic systems because of considerable recent developments in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and dental materials.

The aligners must be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day for invisalign to work properly. The aligners should only be removed when you’re eating or drinking, brushing or flossing your teeth, or cleaning your aligners. When cleaning your aligners, you must be cautious. If you use really hot water, the plastic may deform. This can impair the fit, as well as your progress and aligner efficacy. Your orthodontic difficulties’ complexity may also influence how well invisalign works for you. If you have more complicated spacing or biting concerns, this treatment may take longer to work. Your gender and age are two other factors. The age of the patient may alter tooth mobility, according to research of 30 volunteers. From the ages of 35 to 50, the rate of tooth movement rises slightly. Invisalign may therefore be more effective for this age range. Women’s tooth movement did not reduce at the same rate as men’s between the ages of 50 and 70.

Benefits of Invisalign Braces

The aesthetic component is a popular motivation for people to choose invisalign. The wires and brackets of braces are significantly more visible than these clear aligners. You can physically remove the aligners from your mouth if necessary. Cleaning your teeth is easier when you remove the aligner. You can brush and floss your teeth without having to work around wires and brackets. Lowering the number of germs lurking around your teeth and gums can enhance your periodontal health. Fewer potential issues, as many people with traditional braces have stories about a bracket falling off or a wire breaking, necessitating an emergency orthodontic visit. With transparent aligners, you won’t have to worry about that.

Drawbacks of Invisalign Braces

For more complex challenges, it’s less effective as invisalign is more successful for patients who just require a little tooth movement. Your doctor may recommend another treatment approach for more complicated disorders. invisalign might not be the best option for you if you have bridgework on part of your teeth. Compliance is required as invisalign aligners must be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day to achieve optimal results. It might not be the greatest decision for you if you think you’ll be tempted to take them out more frequently. You must remove your aligners when eating or drinking as food or drink can get into them if you don’t. Bacteria grow along your teeth and gum line, perhaps leading to cavities. Liquid can also soak down into them, staining the aligners as well as your teeth. Food restrictions have to be taken when the aligner is removed, as you may suffer tooth sensitivity, which may limit eating options. Hard foods should be avoided in particular.

Conclusion

For the treatment of malocclusion, both clear aligners and braces were beneficial. Clear aligners offered an advantage in segmenting tooth movement and reducing treatment time, but they were not as effective as braces in establishing enough occlusal contacts, managing tooth torque, and retaining patients.