Clarity braces: how the introduction of technology affects the treatment process

Aesthetic Clarity braces are installed at the highest level: the participation of competent specialists, affordable prices, and an individual approach.

The mechanism of action of the bracket system

The incorrect position of individual teeth and the dental system as a whole is corrected by moving the dental elements. One of the most effective ways to force them to move in a given direction is orthodontic braces. The design of braces is as follows:

• brackets that are fixed to tooth enamel;
• a power arc attached to the plates using miniature clips or ligatures (plastic rings or metal wires).

The arc is made of a metal alloy and bent according to precisely calculated parameters. Possessing “shape memory”, it strives to straighten up, and, as if in tow, carries with it the teeth to which it is attached. This process is very slow, the patient should be patient.

Important: the duration of the correction course is individual, depending on the level of complexity of the clinical case and the age of the patient. In older people, the process is slower than in adolescents.

How to install

Fixing the plates and power arc takes very little time, regardless of the Clarity model chosen. The anatomical basis involves individual selection of plates for each group of teeth - central and lateral incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Each bracket is marked accordingly.

The photo shows the installation of braces

A model with adhesive applied to the base of the brackets makes it even easier and faster to install the bracket system. You will also first have to undergo cleaning from plaque and deposits, and be sure to heal all pathological lesions in the oral cavity.

Clarity Advanced Design Features

This orthodontic system belongs to the vestibular (fixed to the outside of the dentition) ligature structures. Transparent or colored hypoallergenic plastic rings are used as ligatures. The material used to make bracket pads is a finely dispersed polycrystalline ceramic composition with the addition of aluminum dioxide. Translucent plates are practically invisible on the surface of the teeth; their color is adjusted to the color of the patient’s enamel. The subala space of the braces allows for both single and double ligation (with two ligatures). The traditional procedure for installing braces involves applying adhesive to each tooth unit one at a time. The developers of the Clarity brand offer a faster and more accurate fixation method - pre-application of the APC Flash-Free adhesive mixture. The uniqueness of this method is that the manufacturer impregnates the non-woven substrate of the platform with an adhesive composition under production conditions. The absence of excess glue promotes a tighter fit of the braces to the tooth surface, which reduces the risk of spontaneous peeling off and penetration of pathogenic microflora under the area. This, in turn, significantly reduces the likelihood of developing caries.

A few words about the manufacturer

Clarity braces are products of the international holding 3M, founded in 1902 in the USA. In the 1960s, the company began developing and manufacturing dental equipment and materials. The fundamental principle of the enterprise is the search and implementation of the latest technological developments to improve the quality and functionality of orthodontic systems.

Every year the company invests millions of dollars in research and development activities. Its products are sold under the 3M Unitek brand in more than 200 countries. The manufacturer entered the Russian market only in 1994, but by now it has managed to earn an impeccable reputation among orthodontists and their patients.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of Clarity Advanced:

• High aesthetics of the material used
• The ability to correct even serious pathologies
• Resistant to coloring by food dyes and tobacco tars
• Increased strength
• Miniature design
• Minimum adaptation period
• Low profile, smooth shape, resulting in comfortable wearing and no risk of injury
• The presence of washable marker lines for precise positioning during installation
• Easy fixation due to adhesive already applied to the platforms by the manufacturer
• Easy to remove
• Protecting enamel from destruction
• The absence of nickel in the design allows the use of braces for patients with allergies to this metal

Flaws:

• High price
• Difficulty in hygiene care

Using Flash-Free technology

The technology, or more precisely, the installation method, assumes that a certain amount of organic glue is applied to each plate, which tightly attaches it to the tooth, and the backing does not allow it to spread beyond the marked area and go beyond the boundaries of the tooth. This method significantly speeds up the process and makes the connection more reliable.

Strength and adhesive properties were tested in laboratory conditions, where teeth, coated with glue, were placed in a solution that was identical in pH and temperature to our oral cavity. After 21 days, no delamination had occurred, while the sample, unprotected with glue, failed the test.

Flash-Free

Benefits of technology

• Quick installation. Standard technology involves removing residual glue around each pad, while here this stage is “put on a conveyor belt”;
• Easy removal. The braces are equipped with a special trigger in case of breakage. It simply opens the system into two equal parts so that it can be easily replaced.

Installation process

1. It all starts with a consultation with an orthodontist, who will describe to you the nuances and duration of treatment;
2. Photographs and scans of the oral cavity and a cast of the jaw are taken;
3. The data obtained is sent to the laboratory, where a three-dimensional model of the oral cavity is created;
4. Repeated consultation, where the braces model will be selected and the cost will be discussed;
5. Manufacturing of the system. Typically the time frame is up to 2 weeks;
6. Preparation for surgery: the oral cavity is diagnosed for diseases. The system is installed only on healthy, clean teeth. In cases where the patient has tartar, caries, etc. they are removed before installation:
7. The operation itself lasts 50-55 minutes and is painless.

Treatment regimen

The treatment algorithm using the Clarity Advanced bracket system is similar to that for all other ligature braces.
The scheme is step-by-step:

• inspection, identification of indications, hardware diagnostics;
• preparation – sanitization and professional cleaning of the oral cavity, ordering equipment;
• installation of a correction system in the patient’s mouth;
• wearing braces with periodic adjustments during a visit to the orthodontist;
• retention stage when achieving the treatment goal.

Attention: the duration of the retention period (consolidation of the result) is determined by the orthodontist in each specific case. Failure to comply with the instructions threatens the return of displaced teeth to their previous position.

Reviews

Many patients who need bite correction have chosen to install Clarity braces. Orthodontists themselves also speak positively about it.

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Indications and contraindications for treatment

Indications

• Abnormal tooth positioning
• Displacement of the jaws relative to each other
• Crowded arrangement of dental elements
• Large interdental spaces

Absolute contraindications:

• Blood and bone diseases
• Any disease in the acute phase
• AIDS, HIV
• Tuberculosis
• Diabetes
• Severe cardiovascular diseases
• Dental and periodontal diseases (after treatment, correction can begin)

Advice from a specialist: contraindications are identified only from the patient’s words; the presence of the listed conditions should not be concealed. Carrying out a course of correction for existing problems can significantly worsen the patient’s health.

What happens if the occlusion is not corrected?

Significant occlusion defects negatively affect a person’s appearance: facial asymmetry, violation of its proportions. And this is only the visible part of the iceberg. The most dangerous consequences are not visually visible:

• greatly increased abrasion of tooth enamel;
• rapid aggressive development of caries and other stomas. diseases;
• injury to the mucous membrane and soft tissues of the gums, cheeks and lips;
• poor chewing of food and, as a result, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• development of pathologies of the temporomandibular joint;
• regular headaches.

Having analyzed the listed consequences, we can conclude: orthodontic treatment for existing occlusal defects is not a whim, but an urgent need.

Approximate prices

Ceramic braces are aesthetic systems, the cost of which is always slightly higher than the price for installing standard metal structures. In addition, the devices from the Clarity line are based on advanced technologies and developments, which inevitably affects the cost of treatment.

Installing such braces on one jaw will cost approximately 55-60 thousand rubles. Preparatory procedures will require separate expenses, including treatment of caries, removal of plaque and deposits. If a breakdown occurs during the course, you will also have to pay separately for the correction.

Hygienic care rules

It should be remembered that maintaining a clean oral cavity and orthodontic structure is the key to ensuring that teeth remain healthy after a long period of treatment. Basic recommendations:

• You should brush your teeth with a brush and toothpaste in the morning and evening, as well as after each meal. If this cannot be done, then after eating your mouth should be rinsed very well;
• When cleaning braces, you should use special devices: a toothbrush with V-shaped bristles, floss, brushes of various configurations and, if possible, an irrigator. This is a device for cleaning hard-to-reach places in the mouth using a jet of water directed under pressure.

Note: dentists recommend adhering to certain dietary rules. Do not drink excessively hot drinks - this can cause the formation of microcracks in the ceramics of the product. You should not chew seeds and nuts. All hard food must be thoroughly chopped.

The network of dental clinics “Smile” offers services for correcting malocclusion pathologies in adolescents and adult patients using Clarity Advanced ceramic braces. We provide installment payment for the correction course without interest. We issue documents for processing personal income tax deductions. Our orthodontists have a high level of qualifications, and regularly improve their professionalism in leading Russian and European dental centers. The quality of our services meets international standards.

The clinic's branches are located in Moscow within walking distance from the metro:

• Art. Alekseevskaya (VDNKh district, etc. Mira), address: st. 3rd Mytishchiskaya house 3, building 2;
• Art. Shelepikha, address: Shelepikhinskaya embankment, address: building 34, building 1.

A beautiful smile without discomfort is real. Come to our clinic and see for yourself!

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