How to Choose an Orthodontic Appliance Without Regret

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Once you decide to get orthodontic treatment, you are faced with another choice.

That is!

"Which orthodontic appliance should I choose?"

In the past, when people thought of orthodontics, they often used metal "metal brackets," to the extent that it was called "railroad tracks."

However, due to metal allergies and for aesthetic reasons, they are rarely used now.

At Ceramic Dental Clinic, the orthodontic appliances currently used are broadly divided into three types: ceramic appliances, Clippy C, and Invisalign.

So which of these three orthodontic appliances should you choose?

Today, we will compare the three representative orthodontic appliances that many people are curious about: ceramic appliances, Clippy C, and Invisalign, so that it may help you choose the right appliance.

1. Ceramic braces

Ceramic orthodontics uses brackets that are similar to tooth color instead of metal, so from a distance, it looks so neat that it is almost impossible to tell that you are wearing braces.

Most importantly, its orthodontic force is almost the same as metal brackets, so the big advantage is that it achieves both aesthetics and treatment efficiency.

When ceramic orthodontic appliances first became commercially available, drawbacks such as lower durability than metal braces or easier staining were often mentioned, but now almost all ceramic orthodontic appliances have improved and upgraded those shortcomings.

It is the most widely used orthodontic appliance, and it is used to treat almost all types of malocclusion.

(*The brackets are individually packaged, so they are stored and managed very hygienically, allowing you to feel at ease.)

2. Self-ligating brackets

A regular ceramic orthodontic appliance uses wire or rubber rings to secure the brackets to the orthodontic wire, but a self-ligating orthodontic appliance connects the wire and bracket with a clip attached to the bracket.

Because it uses a clip that can be opened and closed like a snap, it has the advantage of making wire replacement easier during orthodontic treatment.

Also, compared with the method of using O-rings or wire, the friction between the orthodontic appliance and the wire is lower, so pain may be reduced and tooth movement may be faster.

(However, the degree of pain and the speed of tooth movement may vary depending on the individual case and the medical staff.)

The type with a metal clip is the Clippy C appliance, and the type with a ceramic clip is the Damon Clear appliance.

The downside is that it is somewhat more expensive than regular ceramic orthodontic appliances.

3. Clear aligners, Invisalign

Just as Burberry coats became so famous that "Burberry" itself came to be used as a type of coat, when people think of clear aligners, they think of "Invisalign." Invisalign is a famous brand of clear aligners, but if we distinguish it precisely, it is as follows.

The general term for a method of straightening teeth using a transparent plastic tray instead of brackets is [clear aligners].

Invisalign is a brand of clear aligner device developed in 1997 by Align Technology in the United States, and used in orthodontic treatment for more than 10 million people worldwide.

Other companies in Korea and abroad also produce clear aligners, and there is also a method made in dental laboratories (clear aligners).

Clear aligners, especially Invisalign, are popular among those who value aesthetics because they are almost impossible to notice unless you look very closely.

You can remove them when eating or brushing your teeth, which makes daily life more convenient, and because they are made based on data from more than 10 million people, they are regarded as superior to other clear aligners, with the major advantage that they can also be applied to complex malocclusions.

However, Invisalign is custom-made at the U.S. headquarters based on 3D data captured at the dental clinic and the dentist’s treatment plan, so the cost is somewhat higher than other clear aligners.

When getting orthodontic treatment, if you are wondering which appliance to choose?

Orthodontic appliances cannot be chosen based only on aesthetics or convenience. Nor is the more expensive option always the better one.

In addition to an individual’s dental alignment and oral environment (such as the condition of the jawbone and gums), considering lifestyle factors (such as whether the person has a job that involves dealing with many people, or whether monthly clinic visits are not possible) is necessary to select the most suitable appliance for each person, making efficient orthodontic treatment possible.

Therefore, if you decide to get orthodontic treatment and visit a dental clinic, it is essential to have a detailed consultation with an orthodontic specialist and find the appliance and method that best suit you!

Ceramic Dental Clinic provides customized orthodontic treatment services that are tailored to each patient through accurate examinations, detailed consultations, and precise treatment planning.

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