Spark and Invisalign invisible braces

SPARK and INVISALIGN invisible braces

Spark and Invisalign are leading brands of clear aligners, also known as invisible braces, used in orthodontics to correct the position of the teeth. They work on a similar principle: they use a series of customised, removable aligners that apply gradual pressure to move the teeth into the desired position.

A clear aligner above a dental model in an orthodontic practice, AI-generated illustration — Illustration, AI-generated

How both systems work

Orthodontic care, illustrative photograph — Illustrative photograph

Digital scanning

Treatment begins with a 3D scan of the patient’s teeth.

Virtual treatment plan

A virtual treatment plan is created (for Invisalign often called ClinCheck), showing the gradual movement of the teeth from start to finish.

Customised aligners

Based on the virtual plan, a series of custom-made aligners is produced.

Daily wear

The patient wears the aligners 20-22 hours a day and takes them out only for eating, drinking (except water) and brushing teeth.

Regular replacement

Every 1-2 weeks the patient moves on to a new set of aligners to shift the teeth.

The choice between these two systems depends on the patient’s specific orthodontic needs and on the preferences of the treating orthodontist.

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Source: MySmile