Correction of the bite and normalization of the growth of the dentition, the elimination of its curvature faster and easier passes in childhood or adolescence. But, for various reasons, many already adult people suffer from these problems. At the same time, not all are ready to install complex and non-removable bracket systems, in such cases orthodontists offer to wear kapy for leveling teeth. The duration of therapy with their help is the same as with the use of staples, but these adaptations look more aesthetically.
What is a removable cap for alignment of teeth?
The described design is, as a matter of fact, transparent caps on each tooth, connected among themselves. They are also called Elainers.
The capa is worn on the entire jaw, as it must create the right pressure and distribute it in accordance with the needs. In addition, it must be worn constantly, at least 22 hours a day.
Unlike bracket systems, eliners are almost invisible on the teeth. They are completely transparent, tightly fitting, easily removed and put back on.
Do the capes help to level the teeth?
Alainers are almost as effective as the brackets in the following cases:
- diastema (the interval between the teeth);
- cross bite;
- displacement of the teeth relative to its own axis;
- distal occlusion;
- dentistry of teeth or their too close location;
- mesial bite;
- narrowed or dilated dental arch;
- straight bite.
Also, the gaps are shown when several problems are combined.
While elainers help only from these pathologies, companies that manufacture such devices continue to improve orthodontological technologies, so that with the help of cap it is possible to solve even more serious problems.
The final determination of the appropriateness and effectiveness of treatment with the use of eleeners is possible only by a qualified specialist.
What are the dentifrices for aligning the teeth?
The most popular devices of this type are Invisalign and Ortho Snap.
Advantages of the given cap:
- Production of individual sets. At the very beginning of the therapy, 3D visualization of the dentition is performed. According to the model obtained, a detailed individual treatment plan is created in the manufacturer's laboratory (USA), every 10-14 days of which the eliners are replaced. The entire course of therapy requires 10 to 30 sets of cap. This approach ensures an ideal fit of the material to the tooth surface, eliminates mistakes during treatment, greatly facilitates the work of the orthodontist.
- Absence of pain and rubbing gums. For manufacturing elainers a special strong and elastic material is used, which simultaneously creates the necessary pressure on the teeth and jaw, but does not injure, neither the enamel nor the soft tissues. In addition, the treatment plan is created in such a way that the correction of pathologies occurs gently and gradually, without painful sensations.
- Aesthetics. Considered kapy are absolutely transparent and very thin, they are completely invisible on the teeth, so psychological discomfort when wearing them is excluded.
- Convenience. Unlike bracket systems, the use of elainers does not require any restrictions in the diet, before you eat, you can easily remove the cap. In addition, care for them and for teeth is very simple, you do not need to purchase special toothbrushes , pastes, irrigators and other accessories.
- Quick adaptation. Devices do not provoke speech defects,
do not interfere with playing musical instruments, singing or playing sports.
The main disadvantage of the presented eliners is their high cost, so some orthodontists sometimes recommend another option - transparent silicone gums for leveling teeth.
They are also made on an individual impression, but very bulky and hard, like accessories for bleaching enamel. Therefore, these devices are worn only during the stay at home and at night. In addition, they are less effective and help only with minor violations.