Clear Aligners Treatment - Eslotus Clinics

What Is Clear Aligner Treatment?

Clear aligners, custom-made for each patient, are one of the orthodontic treatment methods used to correct dental misalignments and shape irregularities that cause discomfort. Due to their ease of use, clear aligners (wireless orthodontics) are widely preferred today. In clear aligner treatment, which is aesthetically pleasing and almost unnoticeable to others, no metal wires or brackets are used. Patients can remove their clear aligners while eating or brushing their teeth, which prevents any discomfort during daily use.

How to Use Clear Aligners?

For teeth to move effectively, continuous force is necessary. Therefore, these orthodontic aligners/clear aligners should be worn for approximately 21–22 hours a day, including during sleep. They should be worn at all times except when eating or brushing teeth.

How Is Clear Aligner Treatment Applied?

The process of Invisalign treatment (clear aligner) begins with the dentist taking impressions of the mouth. These impressions are transferred to a digital environment through 3D scanning, and clear aligners are prepared by simulating the movement of the teeth on a computer. The aligners are produced in a series according to the desired final position of the teeth. Each aligner provides approximately 0.05 mm of movement per tooth. Aligners are typically worn for 7–10 days, and the patient proceeds to the next set under the guidance of the dentist as the treatment progresses.

Advantages of Clear Aligners

Thanks to the digital simulation, the patient can see the treatment result in 3D even before the treatment begins,
They can be removed while eating and brushing teeth,
Patients with important engagements may remove them 2–3 hours per week additionally,
They do not interfere with activities such as sports or swimming,
They do not cause speech problems.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Aligners

What age group is suitable for clear aligners?

If the bones and gums are healthy, they can be used in both young individuals and adults. They can be applied for dental crowding, closing gaps between teeth, planning smile aesthetics, or as preparation before prosthetics. After treatment, teeth are fixed from behind with a thin wire to prevent them from shifting back. This wire is completely invisible from the outside.

Do clear aligners cause pain?

A feeling of pressure may occur when clear aligners are first worn, but it is possible to get used to it in a short time.

How are clear aligners cleaned?

Patients can clean both their teeth and aligners by removing them, just as they do in daily dental hygiene. Aligners can be brushed gently without applying excessive force. Therefore, they pose no problem in terms of maintaining oral hygiene.

Before clear aligner treatment

Before starting treatment, all cavities should be treated, and all oral care procedures should be completed. Depending on the condition, the dentist may request the extraction of wisdom teeth before treatment or postpone it until after. Prosthetic treatments such as bridges or implants are postponed until after the aligner treatment to fit the new tooth structure. Once the mouth is ready, measurements are sent abroad and the treatment plan is made in detail by the dentist via an online system. It may take up to 1.5 months for the aligners to be produced and pass through customs.