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What are aligners?

Invisible braces. Visible smile.

We are here to guide you towards achieving a radiant smile, offering highly specialized functional and aesthetic dental corrections through the SureSmile and Invisalign systems. These advanced orthodontic treatments employ aligners as an ideal solution for correcting dental misalignments with the use of invisible braces. The flexibility of aligner technology empowers patients to choose when to wear their aligners, thus guaranteeing discreet treatment. This therapy is apt for both teenagers and adults, presenting an efficient and patient-focused treatment alternative.


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Advantages of an aligner therapy

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Invisible & discreet

Aligners are crafted from a specially formulated transparent material, offering exceptional comfort and near invisibility when worn. They also provide the flexibility to be temporarily removed as needed, allowing for brief periods without the braces

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Predictable result

Thanks to digital planning, treatment with aligners is extremely reliable and yields predictable results. We create a 3D simulation of your treatment goal and cater specifically to your individual preferences

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Individually customised

Our experts devise a step-by-step digital treatment plan. Throughout the therapy, you will switch your custom-fitted aligners every 1-2 weeks, tailored specifically to your teeth.

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Fast results

The average duration of treatment is under 12 months, though many treatments can be completed much sooner. Initial results are often visible within just a few weeks.

Course of treatment

Initial consultation

A detailed consultation takes place during the initial consultation. We start with a medical history and discuss your concerns, wishes and treatment goals together. We examine how we can best fulfil these requirements medically and discuss the course of treatment.


Diagnosis

If you have decided in favour of treatment with aligners, we use an intraoral scanner to create a three-dimensional image of your teeth, showing the upper and lower jaw. We also take photos and X-rays to ensure you receive the best possible treatment.


Planning

In the next step, we plan your orthodontic treatment and create a 3D simulation that allows you to follow the changes to your teeth step by step and from every perspective. If you are satisfied with the planned result, we will start the treatment. The transparent aligners are then customised based on the computer model.


Treatment

Shortly afterwards, you will receive your customised splints. You should wear each set of splints day and night for about 1-2 weeks and really only take them out to eat, drink or brush your teeth. Make an effort to wear the splints 22 hours a day. During regular check-ups, we will check whether the gentle and gradual movement of your teeth is taking place according to the treatment plan and, if necessary, attach appropriate attachments to your teeth.


Retention

After wearing the last pair of aligners, you've made it! To ensure that your teeth do not move back again and that they maintain their new position, we now start with retention. This is done with a special retainer, a thin metal wire that is placed behind the teeth, or with retainer splints that you can simply wear at night.


Frequently asked questions

Here you will find all the frequently asked questions about the aligner treatment. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at any time and arrange a consultation appointment. We are available Mon-Fri 8am-6pm at 01 320 97 97. You are also welcome to use our online appointment booking. We look forward to welcoming you!


Who is an aligner therapy suitable for?
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For teenagers and adults who want to correct their smile with an almost invisible method, we offer aligner therapy as a possible form of treatment for misaligned teeth. We cordially invite you to a personal consultation to discuss whether this treatment is suitable for your specific needs.


How long should I wear the aligners?
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It is recommended to use the splints for about 22 hours a day. You should wear them continuously, both during the day and at night. Only remove the aligners for eating, drinking and dental care.


Can I talk, eat and drink with aligners?
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You can speak with your aligners without any problems and will hardly notice the aligners. You may only need a short familiarisation phase (a few days) at the beginning.


You can also consume drinks with the aligners without any problems. However, to avoid tooth damage and discolouration, we recommend avoiding sugary drinks and coffee or taking the aligners out briefly.


You should always remove the aligners when eating. Please ensure that you brush your teeth thoroughly before reinserting the aligners to reduce the risk of infection in your teeth.


How long does the treatment take?
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The duration of treatment is planned individually and is usually between 3 and 9 months. The first results are usually visible after just a few weeks.


What are attachments?
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Attachments are small, tooth-coloured retention elements that are bonded to your teeth and later removed. Attachments are important for some malocclusions to ensure the transmission of force and to be able to move your teeth into the desired position.


Are the costs of treatment with aligners covered by insurance?
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Some social insurance providers (health insurance companies) cover the costs of aligner treatment. However, whether and to what extent the costs are covered depends on the provider and the degree of malocclusion. Private insurance providers usually reimburse the costs in part or even in full if the service is included in their insurance tariff.


I have worn braces before. Can I still use aligners?
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Once the treatment is complete, we check the success of the treatment and remove the attachments if necessary. To ensure that you maintain your beautiful and healthy smile in the long term and that your teeth do not move back to their original position, we recommend supporting the teeth with suitable retention. This can be done either with a fixed retainer or with a special retention aligner.


I have worn braces before. Can I still use Invisalign?
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Yes, aligners can be used to correct a variety of misaligned teeth. Even if you have already worn braces in the past, aligner treatment can be a good and inconspicuous method for a beautiful and healthy smile.


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