These days, aligners are widely preferred as a popular choice for orthodontic treatment. Clear aligner are designed to realign teeth within the dental arch, offering an alternative to traditional braces. Crafted from safe, transparent plastic, aligners can be easily inserted and removed by the patient. Aligners were initially used to correct mild tooth misalignments, but over time, current technology allows aligners to be used to treat more complex cases. Aesthetic aspect from clear aligner is the main reason most patients choose this treatment.
Clear Aligner for upper and lower teeth
Case Selection for Aligner
Malocclusion refers to deviations in tooth positioning withing the dental arch. Clear aligners offer a solution for correcting various malocclusion issues like spacing, crowding, overbite, crossbite, and openbite. It’s advisable to commence aligner treatment once all permanent teeth have erupted to optimize tooth adjustment. However, in severe instances of malocclusion, particularly those involving skeletal abnormalities in jaw development, aligners may not be suitable. Cases with extensive tooth loss also are not ideal candidates for aligner therapy. Therefore, it’s crucial for patients to do consultation with their dentist for proper assessment and selection of the aligner treatment.
Aligner Treatment
Before treatment
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During the initial appointment, the patient can discuss their concerns with the dentist. The dentist will do thorough examination of the patient’s teeth and X-rays will be conducted. The dentist also need to take pictures of the teeth, and make a dental impression either manually or digitally using digital dental scan. The dentist will transmit the patient’s dental record to the aligner team affiliated with the chosen brand, to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Usually patients need to wait 1-2 weeks for the completion of the treatment plan, though the timeframe may vary depending on individual cases.
- On the second appointment, the dentist will explain the treatment plan that will be carried out on the patient’s teeth, such as illustrations before and after using aligners, how long the treatment will take, and other things related to the patient’s condition. If the patient agrees to receive treatment, the dentist will inform the aligner team to send the patient’s clear aligners to the clinic.
One set of Invisalign Clear Aligner for the patient
During Treatment.
During the third appointment, patients will be provided with their clear aligners. These aligners are worn for 4-18 weeks, depends on the patient’s teeth condition. The patient will get multiple sets of aligners, each set intended for 1-2 weeks of use before switching to the next set. As part
of the treatment, the dentist will put some attachment to certain teeth according to the treatment plan, to facilitate proper tooth movement. After the treatment, these attachment can be removed. The preparation process before fitting clear aligners may differ for each patient based on their unique circumstances. It’s important for patients to wear the aligners for 22-23 hours daily, and removing the aligner only when they eat. Aligners can be cleaned using running water. Patients also need to maintain their oral hygiene by brushing their teeth and using dental floss daily.
The procedure of putting the attachment before treatment
The patient using Clear Aligner Set
After treatment
After completing the treatment, the dentist will conduct a follow-up examination of the patient’s teeth and detach all attachments. The patient will receive a retainer, which serves to preserve the teeth’s alignment, preventing teeth relapse. The retainer should be worn every day and only removed when the patient eat.
Clear Aligner Treatment in Bali Dental Clinic 911
We offer treatments for malocclusion cases, including clear aligner treatment. Currently, numerous types of aligners are emerging in the market. Invisalign stands out as one of the top systems, with over a decade of successful use in various countries. We utilize the Invisalign system, which has consistently delivered positive outcomes for our patients. The other brand that we use is Klar aligner. Klar is a Clear Aligner brand originating from Indonesia, and was formed by Indonesian orthodontist to make it easier for dentists in our country to treat malocclusion cases. Here are some pictures of the result after using clear aligner from our dentist.
The effectiveness of clear aligner treatment varies depending on the case, the patient’s age, and other factors. Effective communication between the dentist and the patient is crucial. The dentist should provide clear information about the treatment stages to ensure the patient comprehends how to use the clear aligner properly. Patients must commit to use clear aligners consistently every day to facilitate the movement of teeth into the correct position. Adhering to the dentist’s instructions regarding aligner usage frequency directly correlates with achieving optimal results.