INVISIBLE ORTHODONTICS – INVISIBLE BRACES

Invisible braces are a modern type of orthodontic treatment used to align teeth and correct various dental problems.
Unlike traditional metal braces, invisible braces are a more discreet option as they are transparent and are placed on the inner surface of the teeth.

How are the invisible braces placed?

Invisible braces are placed on the inner (lingual) surface of the teeth so that they are not really visible at all.
Any initial discomfort of the tongue is soon overcome and the patient feels comfortable.
Invisible braces can be an ideal option for people who feel that the means of conventional orthodontic treatment do not match their view of aesthetics.
The results in each case are similar to those of traditional orthodontics.  

Lingual Orthodontics: a new revolutionary method

Lingual Orthodontics is an “invisible method” which is mainly used in adults to treat a variety of orthodontic problems.
But what does the word lingual mean?
In English, it means lingual.
Lingual Orthodontics is that Orthodontic technique which deals with the placement of fixed orthodontic appliances (known as braces) on the lingual surface of the teeth, the surface of the teeth that faces the tongue. It is obvious that this type of orthodontics is “invisible”.  

The history of the Lingual Orthodontics method

The Lingual Orthodontics method was invented in America in the early seventies at UCLA.
It was mainly aimed at adult patients who were seeking orthodontic treatment but did not want fixed orthodontic appliances (braces) to be visible.
Over time, the technique was refined by American, Israeli, Japanese, and French orthodontists, reaching the latest generation of orthodontic appliances in the 1990s.
This technique is widely used in America, Israel, France and Italy.
Recently it has also started to be applied in Greece by orthodontists specialized in this field.  

Invisible braces: What are the differences between the Lingual Orthodontics method and traditional orthodontics?

The way of placing the appliances of the Lingual Orthodontics method differs from the usual Orthodontic treatment, as it requires the cooperation with specialized laboratories abroad. As mentioned above, this technique is mainly aimed at adults but can also be recommended in selected cases of adolescents. Almost all orthodontic problems can be treated with this technique.  

Advantages and disadvantages of the Lingual Orthodontics method

Like all techniques, Lingual Orthodontics has certain advantages and disadvantages.   The
Themain disadvantages of the technique are that:

• The patient must be conscious and very cooperative during the treatment, otherwise the treatment will not have the expected results.
• The need for the patient to adapt to the new (temporary) oral environment in terms of speech and oral hygiene.
  This usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for the average patient and is done in collaboration with the Orthodontist.

  The most important advantages of the technique are that:

• The braces are not visible at all, they are invisible. This is their main advantage over conventional orthodontics.
• They are quickly and easily placed in the mouth. This type of Orthodontics has inherent mechanical advantages that help the Orthodontist to better carry out the treatment.
• It can be a useful tool for the orthodontist when treating people who, apart from orthodontic problems, have problems with their temporomandibular structure.

  In summary, Lingual Orthodontics is mainly addressed to patients who seek treatment but whose social status or activity does not allow them to start treatment with our well-known braces.
These patients are ideal candidates for Lingual Orthodontics.   For more information, please feel free to contact contact your orthodontist John Floros. Mr. Floros has many years of experience and is the right person to guide you according to your needs.