What is lingual orthodontics (invisible braces)? | Dentapolitan Oral and Dental Health Hospitals in Turkey, Istanbul

Lingual orthodontics (invisible braces) is a treatment preferred by individuals who are uncomfortable with the appearance of traditional braces.

What is lingual orthodontics (invisible brace)?

Lingual orthodontics is one of the orthodontic treatments used to correct misaligned, crowded teeth. In invisible braces treatment, braces are placed on the inside of the teeth, not on the outside. In this way, the patient feels more comfortable as there is no change in his/her appearance when viewed from the opposite side.

In invisible braces treatment, the adjustment period can be challenging, especially in the first two weeks, due to the contact of the tongue with the braces.

What is lingual orthodontic treatment?

The most obvious difference of lingual orthodontic treatment, also called invisible braces, from traditional braces treatment is that the brackets in the braces are glued to the back surface of the tooth. This treatment eliminates the aesthetic concerns of the individual and enables the treatment of dental crowding.

Lingual orthodontic treatment can be applied to every patient without age limit. The most obvious difference of lingual orthodontic treatment, also called invisible braces, from traditional braces treatment is that the brackets in the braces are glued to the back surface of the tooth. This treatment eliminates the aesthetic concerns of the individual and enables the treatment of dental crowding. This treatment can be applied to every patient regardless of age.

Who are the best candidates for invisible braces?

Invisible braces treatment can be applied to patients of all ages.

Some individuals who want to have braces treatment prefer invisible lingual orthodontic treatment more because of their position in society and their jobs. Especially managers, managers, teachers, actors who are in constant contact with people due to their work and social lives prefer lingual orthodontics in braces treatment. The most suitable candidates for invisible braces treatment:

• Individuals who do not want to have traditional braces treatment due to aesthetic concerns,
• People whose upper and lower jaws are not balanced and proportionate,
• People who have a problem of sliding forward in the lower jaw,
• People who have an important, special day in the near future (such as graduation, wedding, award ceremony...), (These individuals prefer invisalign treatment in addition to braces treatment),
• People who have a habit of grinding teeth,
• Individuals with allergic reactions.

How is invisible braces treatment done?

Invisible braces treatment is planned and applied in such a way that it cannot be seen from behind the tooth, similar to braces treatments seen from the normal teeth surface.

• At the beginning of lingual orthodontic treatment, lingual braces treatment is decided with a dental examination.
• Lingual braces are designed according to the individual's mouth structure. Invisible braces are adjusted in the laboratory according to each individual's own mouth structure.
• Lingual orthodontic braces prepared in the laboratory environment are adhered to the back surface of the tooth. The brackets fixed to the back of each tooth are connected to each other with wires.
• These wires are tightened at certain intervals and the teeth are allowed to move.
• The mobility of the teeth is monitored with regular examinations. The treatment is completed after the desired alignment is achieved.

How long does invisible braces (lingual) treatment last?

Invisible braces (lingual) treatment lasts approximately 18 months. Depending on the needs of the individual, the level of crowding and jaw bite problems, this period can last from 24 to 30 months.

The advantages of lingual orthodontics

The results of both conventional braces and invisible braces are very successful. The pros of invisible braces can be listed as follows:

• The most important feature of lingual braces is that they are invisible compared to traditional braces.
• Invisible braces offer easier tooth brushing compared to traditional braces.
• Invisible braces treatment can be applied to patients of all age groups.
• Invisible braces is an orthodontic treatment that can be used by individuals with aesthetic concerns, who are constantly together with people, who are very active in social and business life, without aesthetic concerns.
• It does not cause allergic reactions.
• Lingual braces are designed taking into account the age and face shape of the individual. In this way, the problems that may be experienced during the treatment period are halved.

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