Invisalign Flashcards

1
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Orthodontic Vanguards

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Invisalign
Lingual braces

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is an invisible orthodontic technique that allow the teeth to be aligned and patients’ smiles improved through the use of clear aligners, custom-made so that the teeth progressively adopt a correct position.

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Invisalign

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3
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can be removed to eat and brush your teeth being the most hygienic orthodontic technique

VF

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True

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4
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5 características

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  • It is custome made
  • removable
  • confort
  • clear
  • effective
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5
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Work by pushing against the patients teeth.
● Several movements can be performed simultaneously.
●Teeth need space to move.

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Main fundamentals of the Invisalign

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6
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Invisalign are (4)

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Esthetic
Comfort
Hygiene
Removable

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7
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Cases that can be treated

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  • crowded teeth
  • open bite
  • deep bite
  • malocclusion class III
  • class II
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8
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How does Invisalign work?

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The treatment is carried out through aligners that move the teeth in a controlled and programmed manner, so each stage of the treatment is aimed at a certain group of teeth.

Aligners are custom made for each patient using advanced 3D digital imaging technology

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9
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What is the software doctors can plan the px tx plan step by step and represent each necessary tooth movement from the initial position to the desired final position.

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Clin Check software

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10
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The aligners are worn for one to ____ weeks until they are replaced by the next ones, gradually moving the teeth.

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two

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11
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are tiny tooth-colored “bumps” that are bonded to the teeth using dental composites.

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Attachments

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12
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They will be placed at precise locations to allow the aligners to grip the teeth as they are guiding them to their new locations.

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Attachments

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13
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are small auxiliaries that are used to attach or anchor rubber bands. They can be tooth-colored or metal, depending on the location. Metal ones are generally used on the back teeth since nobody will see them.

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Buttons

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14
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How long does the treatment last?

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depends on the needs of each patient. It will be the orthodontist who determines its duration

In most cases the treatment time lasts approximately 1 to 2 years

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15
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For the treatment to work it is recommended to wear the aligners at least ___ hours a day although it is possible to remove them at specific times.

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22

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16
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Benefits

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  • remove
  • material invisible (esthetic)
  • comfort
  • no wire
  • no injure