Differences between conventional and invisible orthodontics

Obviously the first difference between conventional and invisible orthodontics is aesthetics, which is greater in the second technique. In addition, in invisible orthodontics we work with software that allows us to see the result of the treatment before starting it. To this is added that with the latest improvements of the brand, in some cases, we can change the aligner weekly, which greatly reduces treatment time.

But conventional orthodontics also has advantages over the invisible one:

It is cheaper

We do not depend on the collaboration of the patient, since they are devices that are fixed in their mouth

Difference between conventional and invisible orthodontics is aesthetics

What factors should be taken into account to choose conventional or invisible orthodontics

The most important factors to take into account when opting for conventional or invisible orthodontics are the demands and expectations of the patient. We also have to take into account the age of the patient and her collaboration with the treatment. If you’re worry about invisible aligners price you can check it on Ensmile website.

After carrying out the orthodontic study, the anatomical, prosthetic, and periodontal factors are analyzed… that is, we individualize each case to see which is the optimal treatment for each patient, according to their personal characteristics.

The most important factors to take into account when opting for
conventional or invisible orthodontics are the demands and expectations of the patient.

Treatment duration; once we carry out the orthodontic study, we can always offer an approximate estimate of the months that the treatment will last. But orthodontics is not an exact science!! We can never say exactly the number of months, since the physiological and anatomical conductions of each patient also influence the treatment, and above all, the patient’s collaboration throughout the treatment!! (Wear splints, elastics, hygiene, do not remove braces or attachments…).

After advancing in aesthetics, what improvements remain to be made?

I believe that we currently live in the golden age of orthodontics, because not only have we advanced in aesthetics, but we can now see the result of orthodontics before starting it, and also now the new orthodontic devices allow us to reduce the duration of treatment to 50%…. What more could you ask for?

What are the advantages of invisible orthodontics?

This technique allows us to correct the dental position without anyone noticing, so only the patient knows that he has orthodontics.

What types of invisible orthodontics are there?

Currently there are two types of invisible orthodontics, the first is through transparent aligners, the best-known commercial company is Invisalign, and they are transparent trays that the patient can remove and put on freely, it is very hygienic and very aesthetic.

The other possibility of treatment is lingual orthodontics , the best-known commercial house is Incognito, and they are brackets glued inside the tooth that allow us to correct dental malposition with the same accuracy and reaching the same results as with the conventional orthodontics that goes outside.

Invisible orthodontics is a new technique that has revolutionized treatment possibilities 

In which cases is invisible orthodontics used?

Therefore, all patients are candidates for invisible orthodontic treatment.

With the Invisalign technique, there may be some specific movement or dental malposition that cannot be corrected, however, with lingual orthodontics we can perform all types of dental correction.

How long does the invisible orthodontic treatment last?

With invisible orthodontics the duration of treatment is not longer, with the lingual technique the duration is usually one year or a maximum of one and a half years. However, with clear aligners orthodontics usually last longer, between two years and two and a half years.

Are the results definitive?

The results are definitive, as long as the patient is placed with a fixed retention in the upper part and in the lower part, to fix the new position of the teeth. It is the only way that we can guarantee that the treatment is stable and that there is no secondary movement.