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Invisalign – Orthodontics
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How do we go about getting this treatment? Firstly, a visit to the all
dreaded dental surgeon is on the cards. Most of us have a trusted
family dentist who will see that some form or remedial work needs
to be carried out. You may have gaps in your teeth or crowded front
teeth, all needing treatment of some kind. Your dental surgeon will
set up an appointment with a specialist, an orthodontist, who
specializes in Invisalign design and implementation. He might
explain that we should not be put off by the thought of the all ugly
braces returning as this past technology has long been superseded.
As everybody's mouth is different, so a treatment plan for everyone
is different. Visiting the orthodontist to have Invisalign treatment
would be unlike any past treatment you may have heard of. This
new, revolutionary type of oral remedy far surpasses the old.
Initially you will need a scan similar to an MRI body scan but a full
3D facial scan. This will reveal to the specialist exactly what needs
to be repositioned or realigned. Once that data is assimilated in a
computer by specialized program, a mold is made and with today's
technology, it will be 3D printed by sending a file to a computerized
milling or molding machine for processing. The product, now a 3D
print of your mouth, is normally called an aligner. It is made from a
specialized plastic called Bisphenol - A with a phthalate plasticizer.
This is a clear material which is why it has the nickname 'the
braces you can hardly see' and is comfortable to wear.