- Procedure Time
1 hour - Anaesthesia
Local - Overnight stay
Not needed - Recovery Time
1 week
What’s Invisalign?
Invisalign is a form of treatment in which the patient can straighten their teeth using clear aligners instead of tooth correction with orthodontic braces.
How do teeth move without braces?
Invisalign plaques are produced in series according to the desired position of the teeth. Each plate creates 0.05 mm of movement. The plates are attached for 15 days and then the other plate is passed.
How are transparent plaques produced according to tooth movement?
Your doctor will take measurements from your mouth and these measurements will be transferred to the computer environment with the 3D scanning method called the CAD-CAM system. The teeth transferred to the virtual environment are moved by computer simulation. Transparent plate is produced according to each 0.05 mm movement.
Will I be able to see the end of the treatment before my Invisalign treatment?
Yes. After your treatment plan is created in the virtual environment, you can see the end of the treatment in three dimensions. You can observe the movement of your teeth in a virtual environment throughout the entire treatment.
Can anyone have Invisalign?
It is an orthodontic treatment that can be applied to both adults, young people and children. However, your suitability for Invisalign treatment becomes clear only after your doctor's examination. Moderate and mild tooth crowding can be treated with invisalign. An orthodontic treatment that requires tooth extraction can also be treated with invisalign. Only your doctor can determine the extraction treatment with Invisalign.
What are the features of Invisalign treatment?
· The peculiarity of Invisalign is that it does not interfere with your daily life.
· The purpose of treatment; is the absence of clear plaques in the mouth.
· You can remove your plaque while eating, drinking or brushing your teeth, and you can eat the food you want.
· Since the treatment is made without metal and soft transparent plaques are used, it is aimed not to experience a situation that will disturb your teeth and gums.
· Invisalign can be applied to both teenagers and adults.
Will I have pain with Invisalign treatment?
For the teeth to move, a force must be applied. It is normal to feel pressure when you insert clear aligners for the first time.
How often will my checkups be in my Invisalign treatment?
Your checkups will be once a month. You will receive 2 new transparent plaques at each control. Transparent plates are changed every 15 days. For example, if 20 plaques were produced for your treatment, your treatment would take 10 months.
How long do I need to wear clear aligners?
You should wear clear aligners for an average of 20 hours a day. It is recommended that you only remove it while eating. Apart from that, you can take it out in a maximum of 1-2 hours, such as a very important meeting.
Do I have to take out my Invisalign to drink?
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 plates are thermoplastic, they can be deformed in the heat.
How will I care for my Invisalign aligners?
You can clean your invisalign aligners every morning and evening with a toothbrush under warm water.
I smoke, will my insvisalign turn yellow?
If you drink a lot, your transparent plaques will also turn yellow after a certain time compared to a non-smoker. However, this yellowing will not be excessive as you will change your invisalign plates every 15 days.
Does the treatment take less time with normal braces or Invisalign (transparent plaque)?
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 mild and moderate crowding is also used, the invisalign treatment period may be shorter than the normal orthodontic treatment period, although it varies from patient to patient.
Can I start my Invisalign treatment right now?
It may take 1-1.5 months for your measurements to be sent abroad, for your treatment plan to be created online, and for invisalign plaques to be produced and passed through customs. Although this period may seem like a disadvantage, the end of your treatment (including time) is clear at the beginning of the treatment.
Do I need any preparation before my Invisalign treatment?
Yes. Before starting Invisalign treatment, all caries should be cleaned, dental calculus should be cleaned, and all maintenance procedures in the mouth should be completed. Depending on the situation, your doctor may sometimes request the extraction of your wisdom teeth before invisalign treatment. After the measurement is taken, no action is applied in the mouth. Prosthetic procedures such as bridges and implants are performed after invisalign treatment is completed.