Dental question about taxonomy:treatment:invisalign
Invisalign is a sequence of removable clear aligners planned to move teeth through staged, measured changes in position.
The short answer
Invisalign is a sequence of removable clear aligners planned to move teeth through staged, measured changes in position. Each tray applies force through attachments, contact points, and the planned fit of the plastic around the teeth.
How are your clear aligners designed for treatment?
A digital scan or impression is used to design a series of thermoplastic trays. The plan may address crowding, spacing, rotations, and selected bite relationships, but its suitability depends on tooth support and the movement required.
How should you wear and clean your aligners?
Wear each aligner as directed, remove it for eating unless instructed otherwise, and clean both teeth and trays. Attend reviews so fit, attachments, gum health, and tracking can be checked before moving to the next stage.
When should you contact the orthodontic team?
Contact the orthodontic team when a tray no longer fits, an attachment detaches, a sharp edge cuts tissue, or a tooth becomes painful or loose. Swelling, trauma, and severe pain need prompt examination.
What should you ask about predictable aligner movements?
Ask which movements are predictable with aligners, whether attachments or enamel reduction are proposed, and what happens if a tray stops tracking. Compare the plan with fixed braces and ask about retainers after treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can aligners fix every bite problem?
No. The required movement, tooth support, jaw relationship, and cooperation determine whether aligners are suitable.
What if an aligner feels loose?
Keep it clean and contact the orthodontic team, because a loose tray may indicate incomplete tracking or a damaged appliance.
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