How do aligners work- Know the mechanism
Misaligned teeth are not just an aesthetic concern but also affect the overall functionality of the mouth. It can affect oral hygiene practices and lead to gum problems. Misaligned teeth can also put unnecessary pressure on your jaw joint, leading to TMD issues. There are broadly two kinds of teeth straightening methods: braces and clear aligners.
Many people do not prefer the traditional braces system due to its interference with the overall appearance. Clear aligners are an aesthetic alternative to traditional braces systems. But how do aligners work? Are they equally effective?
If you are also having similar doubts regarding clear aligners, then read the information provided below- brought to you by Molar Support Dental Clinic.
What are clear aligners?
Clear aligners or braces are transparent plates designed to fit over your teeth snugly. They are removable, painless, and highly effective ways of moving your teeth into their desired positions.
How do aligners work?
Our teeth are surrounded by supporting tissues and are firmly held in their places in the sockets. Whenever there is a desired orthodontic movement, it means there are some changes in the teeth’s surroundings. Clear aligners also work on this principle by applying gentle pressure to the teeth. The gentle pressure leads to molecular level changes in the bone that help move the teeth. After the movement, the fibers surrounding the teeth restructure, and new bone forms around them. This bone formation helps in stabilizing the teeth in their new positions.
The process of Clear aligners: How do aligners work
Consultation
The first and foremost step is the consultation with our smile experts at Molar Support Dental Clinic. In this step, our team will carefully examine your case and formulate a customized treatment plan.
Impression making
Impression-making is the next step in achieving straight teeth with clear aligners. We use superior quality material at Molar Support Dental Clinic to record every detail precisely for better results.
Customized tray fabrication
After the impression-making is done, the next step is fabricating the customized trays for you. Our team of experts will formulate a customized treatment plan for your case. We strongly believe that every individual is different and has unique needs that can be catered to with a customized plan. We are tied up with the best dental labs in India for our lab work.
How does straightening work?
Now that your customized plan is ready, we will give you a set of trays that must be worn for a specific duration. Each set of trays will move your teeth a bit, and you have to wear the trays as specified in the correct sequence. Do not skip any plates, and do wear them as prescribed.
How long does it take?
The time taken to achieve straight teeth with clear aligners varies and mainly depends on the severity of the case. Compared to traditional braces, clear aligners work faster and are hassle-free. Our experts can predict the exact duration of your treatment after a thorough clinical examination of the case.
