What is Invisalign treatment?

Invisalign treatment, as a digital orthodontic treatment technology, is an orthodontic treatment method without braces applied to align your teeth with clear aligners made for your teeth. The reason why orthodontic treatment without braces (Invisalign) is preferred is the treatment of crooked teeth with clear aligners without using braces. 

What are the features of Invisalign treatment?

• It does not affect your daily life; it is the treatment of crooked teeth without the use of braces.

• Thanks to the use of a clear aligner, it is not visible in the mouth.

• Clear aligners can be removed while eating or drinking.

• You can remove your aligners on your special days (wedding, graduation, business meetings, etc.) and take a break from the treatment for a few hours.

• Invisalign (clear aligner treatment) is applied to both teenagers and adults.

• There is no use of metal or braces.

• It gives preliminary information about the result of the treatment through intraoral scanners.

 

How are clear aligners produced according to tooth movement?

• In the clear aligner treatment, an intraoral impression is taken. 

• And it is transferred to the computer environment with the CAD-CAM three-dimensional scanning method. 

• The teeth transferred to the virtual environment are moved by computer simulation. 

• Clear aligner is produced according to each 0.05 mm movement.

 

How long should clear aligners be worn during the day?

• In Invisalign treatment, you need to wear clear aligners for an average of 20-22 hours a day.

• It is recommended that you only remove it while eating.

• On special days and invitations, it is recommended to be removed only during the event and not to be repeated frequently.

• You can drink normal temperature or cool drinks, but it is recommended to take it out when drinking hot things such as tea. Since Invisalign aligners are thermoplastic, they can be deformed in the heat.

• Regular use of clear aligners in Invisalign treatment is an important factor for the treatment outcome.

 

Will I be able to see the end of the treatment before my Invisalign treatment?

After your treatment plan is created in the virtual environment, you can see the end of the treatment in three dimensions. You can also observe the movement of your teeth in a virtual environment during the treatment.

Can anyone have orthodontic treatment with Invisalign?

It is an orthodontic treatment that can be applied to adults, teenagers and children. However, your suitability for Invisalign treatment becomes clear only after your doctor's examination. Moderate and mild crooked teeth and also an orthodontic treatment that requires tooth extraction can be treated with Invisalign. Only your doctor can determine the suitable treatment for you. 

Is Invisalign treatment suitable for children?

Your child needs to lost all of their primary teeth and at least the second molars should have partially erupted. This corresponds to the average age of 12-14 years.

How often should the patient visit the dentist for follow-ups in Invisalign treatment?

Your controls are planned to be once a month. At each control, 2 new clear aligners will be delivered to the patient. Clear aligners are changed every 15 days. For example, if 20 aligners were produced for your treatment, your treatment would take 10 months.

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If transportation is provided for treatment from a different country or city, a different planning can be made between the patient and the doctor.

 

How to care for Invisalign aligners?

You can clean your Invisalign aligners every morning and every evening with a toothbrush under warm water. In addition, you can take care of your aligners with denture cleaning tablets.

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With which option does the treatment take less time? Normal braces or Invisalign (clear aligners)?

The duration of treatment varies according to the case. Since computer technology is used in Invisalign treatment, no force is applied to the area where movement is not desired. Since it is used in mild and moderate crowding, the Invisalign treatment period may be shorter than the usual orthodontic treatment period, although it varies from patient to patient.

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Can I start my Invisalign treatment immediately?

It may take an average of 1-1.5 months to send your impressions abroad, to create your treatment plan with the online system, and to produce and deliver Invisalign aligners to the clinic. Although this period may seem like a disadvantage, the end of your treatment is clear at the beginning of the treatment.

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Do I need any preparation before my Invisalign treatment?

Before starting treatment of crooked teeth with Invisalign, it is necessary to

• Cleaning caries in the mouth, if any

• Cleaning the tartar of the teeth.

Depending on the situation, your doctor may sometimes request the extraction of your wisdom teeth before Invisalign treatment. After the impression is taken, no treatment is applied in the mouth. Prosthetic procedures such as bridges and implants are performed after Invisalign treatment is completed.

 

Are any procedures done after the Invisalign treatment is finished?

After your Invisalign treatment is finished, invisible appliance called "retainers" are attached to the inner side of your teeth to prevent any movement or shifting back. The duration is determined by the orthodontist according to the treatment plan.