Transparent Plaque Treatment
What is Transparent Plaque Treatment? How to Use Transparent Plaque?
Transparent aligners, which are specially made for each patient, are among the orthodontic treatment methods used to correct the position of the teeth in cases of crooked teeth and deformities that disturb the person. Transparent aligners (wireless orthodontics) are widely preferred today due to their ease of use. Metal wires and brackets are not used in transparent plaque treatment, which looks aesthetically pleasing and almost unnoticeable to others. Patients can remove their transparent aligners while eating or brushing their teeth. Therefore, there is no discomfort.
How to use transparent plaque?
In order for the teeth to move, the force must be continuous. Therefore, these orthodontic aligners/transparent dental plates need to be worn for an average of 22 hours a day, including night sleep. It must be worn at all times, except when removing it while eating and brushing your teeth.
Advantages of transparent dental plaques
the simulation created in the digital environment, the patient can see the treatment result in three dimensions before the treatment begins,
It can be removed while eating and brushing teeth,
Patients with important jobs have the opportunity to spend 2-3 more hours a week ,
Plaques do not hinder activities such as doing sports or swimming,
It does not cause any problems in speaking.
How is clear plaque treatment applied?
Transparent aligner treatment begins with the doctor taking oral measurements. The measurement taken is transferred to the computer environment using the 3D scanning method, and the teeth are moved with a computer simulation and transparent plaques are prepared. It is produced serially according to the position in which the teeth are desired to move . Plates are worn for an average of 14 days, and as the treatment continues, other plates are applied as necessary under the guidance of physicians.
For what age are transparent aligners suitable?
It is used in both young people and adults if the bones and gums are healthy. It can be applied for tooth crowding, closing gaps between teeth, smile aesthetic planning, and pre- prosthetic preparations. To prevent the teeth from returning to their previous state after the treatment, the teeth are fixed from the back with a thin wire. This wire is absolutely invisible from the outside.
Does transparent plaque cause pain?
When transparent aligners are worn for the first time, a pressure may be felt, but it is possible to get used to it after a short time.
How to clean transparent dental plaque?
Patients can clean their teeth and plaques by removing their plaques as in daily dental cleaning. Plaques can be brushed without being harsh. Therefore, it does not pose a problem in terms of ensuring the patient's oral hygiene .
How to care for transparent aligners?
Consumption of tea and coffee can discolor plaques. Smoking may turn the plaques yellow, but since the plaques will be changed every 15 days, treatment will continue with clean plaques. Maintenance of plaques can be done by cleaning them with a toothbrush under warm water every morning and evening.
Before clear plaque treatment
Before starting the treatment, all caries must be cleaned and all oral care procedures must be completed. Depending on the situation, the dentist may request wisdom teeth extraction before the treatment or postpone it until after the treatment. Prosthetic procedures such as bridges and implants are postponed until after the treatment in order to be made in accordance with the new tooth structure after the transparent plate.
Control after clear plate
Patients whose clear plate treatment is completed are called for check-up appointments at certain periods , depending on the condition of the case .
If you are uncomfortable with the appearance of your teeth but do not want to wear braces, transparent aligners can be a very powerful solution.