{"id":7050,"date":"2022-03-10T15:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T14:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/ortodoncia-invisible-ventajas-y-desventajas\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T17:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:28:03","slug":"invisible-orthodontics-advantages-and-disadvantages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/invisible-orthodontics-advantages-and-disadvantages\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisible orthodontics: Advantages and disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many people who, for reasons of<strong> aesthetics<\/strong> or <strong>oral health<\/strong>, decide to start <strong>orthodontic treatment.<\/strong> However, it is also important to note that of all the <strong>appliances<\/strong> currently on the market, our patients opt for what is known as<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/invisible-orthodontics\/\"> invisible orthodontics<\/a>. <\/strong>Throughout this article, we are going to expose <strong>what it is, how it works, its advantages, disadvantages, among others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is invisible orthodontics and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>It is likely that on more than one occasion you have heard of invisible orthodontics, since it is a device in trend for those who want <strong>to align their smile<\/strong> in a completely aesthetic and <strong>imperceptible way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Invisible orthodontics, corresponds to an invisible appliance that is made from a <strong>virtual model of the patient&#8217;s teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Said treatment is made up of <strong>transparent plastic splints <\/strong>that adjust to measure. Its use is so simple that the patient himself is able to place and remove it daily.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the phases of the invisible orthodontics technique?<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting any orthodontic treatment it is essential to carry out a <strong>professional oral cleaning, <\/strong>and check if it is necessary to carry out another type of previous oral treatment.<\/p>\n<p>When there is a guarantee that oral health is correct, you can proceed to start the first of the<strong> five phases<\/strong> of the technique:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First visit: <\/strong>In this phase, the patient has made a consultation with the <strong>orthodontist, <\/strong>so that he or she can explore their needs and carry out the<strong> intraoral scanner. <\/strong>Subsequently, in a matter of seconds, a<strong> real image of the mouth and a simulation<\/strong> of how the invisible orthodontic treatment could evolve is obtained.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete orthodontic study:<\/strong> Next, <strong>intra and extraoral photographic records, orthopantomography, teleradiography and\/or dental CT are taken in adult patients. <\/strong>In addition, it will also be necessary to obtain a <strong>record of the teeth<\/strong> using the scanner mentioned above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual planner:<\/strong> Once the previous phases have been completed, it is sent virtually to the work center where<strong> the planning of the treatment<\/strong> will begin, each one is unique and completely<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placement of aligners: <\/strong>When the patient is satisfied with the treatment planning, <strong>the molds <\/strong>are made. In each virtual movement, a new aligner is created, which will exert pressure on the teeth, moving them to the desired position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revisions: <\/strong>Consultation visits are made around<strong> 6-8 weeks, <\/strong>so that the specialist checks that the treatment is going as planned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advantages and disadvantages of clear aligners<\/h2>\n<p>Now is the perfect time for you to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of invisible orthodontics.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Advantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comfort: <\/strong>The sores or ulcers that the device can produce are significantly reduced.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/oral-hygiene-children\/\">Hygiene<\/a>: <\/strong>This type of orthodontics allows you to continue with the usual hygiene technique, since the aligners are removable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/emergencies\/\">emergencies<\/a>:<\/strong> By not having elements attached to the tooth, the number of possible emergencies is reduced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aesthetics:<\/strong> When these types of devices are used, they are almost invaluable to the people around them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disadvantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Loss of the device: <\/strong>Being removable increases this possibility.<\/li>\n<li>In patients with <strong>bruxism <\/strong>it may be contraindicated, since grinding the teeth can break the appliance.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> cost <\/strong>of this treatment is higher in relation to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Start your orthodontic treatment at Gross Dentistas<\/h3>\n<p>In our <strong>clinic<\/strong>, <strong>Gross Dentistas,<\/strong> we are specialists in orthodontic treatments. We have all the existing appliances: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/childrens-orthodontics\/\">children&#8217;s orthodontics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/aesthetic-orthodontics\/\">aesthetic orthodontics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/brackets\/\">braces<\/a>.<\/strong> In addition, our <strong>extensive experience <\/strong>and the <strong>satisfaction of our patients <\/strong>guarantee our success.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to start a treatment or want to know <strong>more details<\/strong> about the advantages and disadvantages of invisible orthodontics, remember that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/appointment\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many people who, for reasons of aesthetics or oral health, decide to start orthodontic treatment. 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