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What is the difference between invisible orthodontics and traditional orthodontics?

/|||| 0/.Traditional correction:

(/|||| 0/) Metal stent: It is the most widely used and mature technology in the world. Patients can't take it off at will and need the help of a professional dentist to adjust it. At present, the most widely used bracket is straight wire appliance.

(2) Self-locking bracket: Compared with the traditional non-self-locking bracket, it can reduce discomfort and is more conducive to oral cleaning. Self-locking brackets are also divided into metal and ceramic materials, and ceramic materials are closer to the color of teeth and more beautiful.

2. Invisible correction

(/|||| 0/) Ceramic bracket: The color is close to the teeth, and it is not easy to be noticed when it is attached to the teeth, but the material is easier to break than the metal bracket.

(2) Lingual invisible correction: It is a mature technology in Europe, America and Japan, but it has not been widely used by dentists in China. It requires high professional skills, and it is difficult to install brackets completely on the lingual side of teeth.

(3) Invisible orthodontics: A series of fully transparent dentures are customized by using 3D computer technology, and the teeth are corrected by gradually replacing the appliances. This correction method has great advantages in cleanliness and freedom because it can be taken off freely, but it needs close cooperation from patients because it needs to be worn for about 22 hours every day.