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1. General Information

Invisalign is a clear aligner system that uses 3D computer technology to create personalized orthodontic devices. The process begins with the dentist taking an impression of the patient’s mouth. This impression is then scanned into a digital model of the teeth. A computer program determines the step-by-step movement of the teeth according to the treatment plan outlined by the dentist. Each stage of tooth movement is used as a template to manufacture the individual Invisalign aligners.

2. Alternatives treatment

 

    • Fixed orthodontic appliance   (Metal Braces , Damon Braces)

3.  Risk and side effect of treatment

 

    • When wearing Invisalign for the first time or when switching to the next aligner, you may experience tightness or tooth pain in the area where the aligner is placed. 

 

    • This discomfort usually subsides within about a week. If the pain or discomfort is severe, stop wearing the Invisalign aligner and consult your dentist.

4. Pre / Post Care

Wearing Invisalign

 

    • Wear your Invisalign aligners as instructed by your dentist, typically for 20-22 hours per day.
    • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling your Invisalign aligners.
    • Insert each aligner one at a time.
    • Rinse the Invisalign aligners with water before using them after taking them out of their case.
    • Ensure that the aligners are placed correctly: the upper aligner for the upper teeth and the lower aligner for the lower teeth.
    • To avoid confusion, each Invisalign aligner is engraved with letters and numbers: “U” for the upper teeth and “L” for the lower teeth, followed by the aligner set number.
    • You can start with either the upper or lower aligner. Gently push the Invisalign into place, starting with the front teeth, then use your fingertips to apply even pressure until it fits snugly over the back molars on both sides.     

  Removing Invisalign

 

    • Gently use your fingertips to remove the Invisalign from your molars, starting from the inner side of the last molar on one side.

 

    • Repeat the process on the other side before pulling the entire Invisalign tray out.

 

    • Once the Invisalign is loosened from both sides, carefully pull it out.

 

    • Rinse the Invisalign with water immediately, shake off excess water, and store it in the provided case.

 

    • Avoid unnecessary removal of Invisalign to prevent damage.

 

    • Remove Invisalign cautiously, especially if there are multiple attachments on your teeth.

 

    • If you find it difficult to remove the Invisalign or cannot remove it, consult your dentist.

 

Daily Care and Cleaning for Invisalign

 

    • Clean your Invisalign with a toothbrush before every use. It may be easier to clean the outside of the Invisalign while it’s still on your teeth, then remove it to clean the inside.

 

    • Important: Ensure that you rinse each Invisalign tray thoroughly with water after brushing. It’s recommended to use an Invisalign cleaning product once a week or as needed.

 

    • Do not use a denture cleaner to clean Invisalign, and do not soak Invisalign in mouthwash. These products can damage the surface, making Invisalign appear cloudy, less transparent, and more noticeable when worn.

Proper Oral Hygiene for Invisalign Wearers

 

    • Remove Invisalign before eating or drinking (except for cold water, which doesn’t require removal).

 

    • Brush your teeth and use dental floss after every meal or snack before putting Invisalign back in. If you don’t have the necessary tools or a toothbrush available, simply rinse your mouth with water and rinse Invisalign under warm running water. While this isn’t the best cleaning method, it’s better than nothing, and you should thoroughly clean Invisalign as soon as possible.

 

    • If you encounter any issues with your cleaning technique, consult your dentist.

 

    • Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are recommended to maintain the health of your teeth and gums.

 

    • Use chewies to help Invisalign fit more snugly against your teeth. Regular use of chewies greatly enhances the success of your Invisalign treatment.

Storage of Invisalign

 

    • In your initial Invisalign kit, you will receive two storage cases: a blue case and a red case. Always store your Invisalign aligners in a case when not in use to prevent loss or damage. The blue case is for your “current stage” aligners—store the aligners you are currently using (such as set 1) in this case. When it’s time to switch to the next set of aligners (such as set 2), move the previous set (e.g., set 1) to the red case. The most recently used aligners should always be kept in the red case. If your current set of aligners is lost or broken, your dentist may advise you to go back to using the most recent previous set stored in the red case while waiting for a replacement of the current set.

 Precautions

 

    • Keep all used Invisalign aligners in the provided plastic bags or as recommended by your dentist. Store them out of reach of young children and pets.

Prohibitions

 

    • Do not use biting methods to fit Invisalign aligners, as this may cause them to crack.

 

    • Avoid using excessive force or twisting when removing Invisalign aligners.

 

    • Do not use sharp objects to remove Invisalign aligners.

 

 

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What is invisalign?

Invisalign is a clear aligners system consisting of a series of transparent, plastic trays used to adjust teeth. They are clear alternatives to fixed clear braces for adults and teens.

Benefits

Compared to conventional braces, invisalign provides:

  1. A more comfortable treatment : clear aligners are removable and are better fitting than other aligners
  2. Faster treatment : due to innovative materials, studies shows it is 50% faster
  3. More advanced : with established case studies results and using digitalized flow, these clear aligners has greater predictability and control

Kitcha Dental Clinic orthodontic dental center uses invisalign as it choice of clear aligner brand for several reasons.

  • It has over 20 years of research with over 900+ patents and data development on its algorithm software from 6 million smiles provided founded clinical result statistics as a trusted clear aligners.
  • Align technologies has the current world’s largest 3D printing operation that allows continually care support to our patients.
  • it is one of the most popular clear aligners used world-wide.

WHY CHOOSE KITCHA FOR YOUR INVISALIGN TREATMENT?

1. Our braces cases are treated ONLY by orthodontist
  • What is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?

At Kitcha Dental Clinic bangkok braces center, your invisalign treatment is diagnosed and treated by orthodontists. Orthodontists are braces dentist that has undergone additional years of training at their university to specialize on the area of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.  Similar to becoming a medical specialist, such as a surgeon or an internist, orthodontists complete orthodontic residency program for two to three years after their dental school.

  • What does this mean if I am treated by an orthodontist?

Opting your clear aligner treatment with an orthodontist ensures for successful treatment results. Although aided by computerized technologies during treatment plan, your dentist will still need to provide instructions to align technologies on the mechanics and overall treatment plan for your treatment. An experienced and trained orthodontist will be able to determine minimal teeth stripping and proper steps to expand or shift teeth positioning into place. This ensures that your orthodontic treatment is successful within the given period of time and teeth moves into correct positions with proper occlusional bite.  

In Thailand, all general dentists are licensed to provide braces treatment. Dentists do not need to be orthodontists to be provide invisalign treatment and can undergo a few day training course to be invisalign doctor. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, we only permit orthodontists to treat our orthodontic and invisalign cases. Not only do they have to be an orthodontist, they must have also completed the Align technologies certification course and have treated personal cases before treating our patients. Having a trained orthodontist specialist look after your case ensures your braces treatment does not drag on unneccesarily over years. It conserves your natural teeth, aligned teeth into correct optimal position and ensures a successful outcome. 

2. Our orthodontists are Diamond Provider
  • What is invisalign diamond provider?

Each year, Align technology, the company that produces invisalign clear aligners grands status to various orthodontists and dental clinics that sees a large number of invislaign cases. When a dental clinic receives Diamond status, this means that their dentists has seen at least 280 cases or more.

  • What does the award mean to you as a patient?

As a braces dental clinic awarded for diamond provider, you are given the confidence that our team of orthodontists are well-experienced at providing invisalign treatment. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, we select and provide priviledges to our invisalign doctors, not all our orthodontists treat invisalign braces. This assures that you receive proper and skilled diagnoses and braces treatment.

Invisalign Diamond Provider

Kitcha Dental Clinic is award-winning dental clinic for invisailgn treatment

3. We offer various invisalign package options
  • Types of Packages

The recommended package varies with the complexity of your case as well as the number of clear aligners you need. 

  1. Invisalign Comprehensive :no limitation on number of trays
  2. Invisalign Moderate : up to 26 trays
  3. Invisalign Lite : up to 14 trays
  4. Invisalign Express : up to 7 trays (previously invisalign i7)

These treatment levels aim to align overall teeth position and should be done by a trained orthodontists. There is a new invisalign iGo package that focuses only on visible front molar teeth that may be done by trained invisalign dentist.

  • Types of Braces Options Offered

As an orthodontic specialization dental clinic, our team of orthodontist offers the full range of orthodontic braces treatment aside from clear alginers.

  1. Metal and Clear braces
  2. Self-ligating braces or damon braces
  3. Lingual braces

At Kitcha Dental Clinic dental hospital, the invisalign braces treatment process starts with a consutlation between you and your orthodontist. Digital panoramic and celpholmetric x-ray images are taken and a study model made for treatment diagnoses.

Step 1 : Digital Imaging and iTero Scanning

Upon you’re decision to start invisalign, your dentist creats a 3D digitalized image of your teeth using the iTero scanner. Using the scanner enables a better aligner fit than physical impressions.

The scan is sent off by ClinCheck software to dental labs overseas that provides an post treatment computer simulation. You can thus see your new smile before you start to determine if the treatment plan is right for you.

itero Oral Scanner

Scans digital image of teeth for better aligner fit

Step 2 : ClinCheck

After scanning of your teeth, it scan is submit to ClinCheck. ClinCheck is a software that gives a 3D visual map on how each aligner trays shifts teeth into position. It uses algorithm to calculate the amount of force for each tooth movement.

Your can see the mapped out path from the first to final clear aligner. The final post treatment results can be seen without guesswork or waiting.

Step 3 : Fabrication of aligners

Upon confirming your ClinCheck treatment plan. Your clear aligners are fabricated overseas. The trays are made of patented SmartTrack material with more than 8 years of research and development and over a decade of expertise in biomechanics and material science.

SmartTrack is specially engineered that enables:

  • application of gentle and constant forces
  • control of tooth movements and improved predictability
  • more comfortable and easy to slip on and off
Step 4 : Placement of Attachments

When your clear trays are received at Kitcha orthodontic dental center, your dentist arranges a visit to place on SmartForce attachments.

These tiny and barely noticeable placed over teeth surfaces. The attachments acts as handles to enable give your aligner to apply the correct forces in the right direction.

Step 5 : Wear Trays with Monthly Checks

Wear your clear aligners trays according to number. Each set is worn for one to two weeks. When you start wearing each new set of aligners, it is normal to feel a little extra pressure or discomfort for the first few days.

Your orthodontist at Kitcha orthodontic center arranges visits ranging between 6 to 8 weeks to check your progress, pick up the next batch of aligners and perform possible stripping as teeth shift into positions.

Wear your clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for best results. When eating and drinking, remove your aligners. Rinse your aligners every night and brush them gently with your toothbrush to keep the trays clean.You are also able to use invisalign cleaning crystals to sanitize the system during regular use

Step 6 : Retainers

On completion of wearing all your trays, your orthodontist takes a set of panoramioc and celphlometric x-rays and removes the attachments.

To keep teeth in position, retainers are made to maintain teeth positioning. Vivera retainers by align technologies that are clear and virtually invisible and made with the same cutting edge technology. For Vivera retainers, a new scan is made of your teeth that is fabricated overseas and picked up.

Orthodontics
Clear Braces
Invisalign
Internal Braces
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