INVISALIGN®

Invisalign works in a similar manner as traditional braces do by using a controlled force to move the teeth into a better position. Specialty computer software helps the initial design for the plan to move your teeth back into proper alignment. This movement is broken down into several steps. At each step, you get a set of plastic aligners, one for your top teeth and one for the bottom. These aligners, depending on the case, could be worn for a few weeks to about 2 years, for up to 20 hours a day. With each set of aligners in the series, gradual moving of the teeth is accomplished until they’re correctly positioned.

 

There are different styles and types of dentures used including partials. Partial dentures are used when only a small number of teeth are missing. Complete dentures are a full mouth replacement of all dentition. Partial dentures attach to the natural teeth that are still present and some may rest on the gum tissue. Traditionally there are 3 different types of dentures used including conventional, immediate, and overdentures. The conventional dentures are removable. This style of the denture will not be placed until after your teeth have been extracted and healing has taken place. Immediate dentures are, as the name states, immediately inserted on the same day as your surgery for dental extractions. There are some instances where immediate dentures will need to be modified or remade later. When some of your teeth can be saved, an overdenture will be a good option. These dentures can fit over a small number of remaining teeth for a natural look and can be secured to the jaws for optimal function with dental implants.