Effects Of Clear Aligners On Periodontal Status And Oral Health

Effects Of Clear Aligners On Periodontal Status And Oral Health

As the number of adults treated with clear aligners increased, the periodontal effects of this treatment were found to be negative in the literature (40-42). Use of clear aligners facilitates oral hygiene, thus improving the periodontal status and causing a decrease in plaque levels, gingival inflammation, bleeding upon probing, and pocket depth (2, 40). Plaque control was difficult with wires and fixed appliances, which had negative effects on the periodontal tissues. This made orthodontic treatment an important factor in periodontal disease (43). However, according to the study of Han et al. According to Han et al. (40), patients who were treated with clear and fixed aligners had similar plaque index and gingival health. Clear aligners promote good oral hygiene and periodontal health. They also help to reduce plaque accumulation and prevent the formation of white spot lesion. Azeem and colleagues. (44), orthodontic treatment with clear aligners showed a low incidence of newly developed WSL's.

What are Aligners?

Aligners, which are very thin and flexible clear plastic "mouth guards", fit tightly over your teeth. An assortment of aligners are used to gradually move teeth according to an orthodontist's treatment plan. Aligner appliances are ideally suited to adult patients whose life-style or work commitments make it difficult for them to wear more visible conventional fixed appliances.

For successful alignment treatment, it is important to have a thorough orthodontic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan. To create custom aligners, a precise impression of your mouth is taken. Every appliance gently moves the teeth towards their final position, before the next one is added. Aligners need to be worn full-time, day and night except for meal times.