What are attachments? Attachments are little, tooth-colored dots made of composite filling material that are bonded to teeth to help the clear aligner move teeth. They come in different shapes and sizes depending on cases. They are fabricated according to what type of force is to be applied to help teeth move or rotate without […]
What are elastics? Elastics are also referred as rubber bands which are small stretchy loop of latex that help move your teeth in proper alignment. These are used in braces as well as aligner treatment. Why do we use elastics? The purpose of elastics is to create additional force for tooth movement in any of […]
Is extraction done in every case of clear aligner treatment? No, extraction is done only when needed. It is done in both aligner as well as braces treatment whenever needed. In which cases extraction is done? Space discrepancyExtraction is done in space discrepancies where there is no space for straightening of the teeth. Forwardly placed […]
Steps for Aligner Treatment: Step 1: Clinical examination On the first visit, intraoral and extra oral examination is done.In intra oral examination soft tissue and hard tissue examination is done.•Soft tissue examination: Condition and position of the soft tissues like gums, tongue, frenum, and palate is seen.•Hard tissue examination: In this, Number of teeth, Condition […]