Malalignment of teeth caused by inadequate space. Teeth overlap and can even become twisted when there isn’t enough room for them in the mouth.
Imperfection in teeth alignment and distance between teeth. A little space is good for teeth. But too much can give you a gap-toothed appearance.
A condition where one or more teeth are not aligned properly in relation to the adjacent and opposing teeth.
In a crossbite, one or more of your lower teeth overlap the outer surface of your upper teeth. Crossbites can occur in front or back teeth.
In open bite there is no vertical overlap between teeth and open space exists between upper and lower teeth when jaws are closed.
An over bite is when the upper front teeth close down too deeply over the lower front teeth.
| Wires & Brackets | Tooth Align Solution Aligners: | |
|---|---|---|
| Removable/wearable | No | Yes |
| Oral Hygiene | Very difficult to maintain good oral hygiene. | With aligners it’s easier to clean teeth. |
| Jaw alignment | Does not help. | Better jaw alignment, proportion and function. |
| Habits | Does not help. | Can correct harmful habits that can distort body growth. |
| Food | Difficult to chew food while having brackets and wires inside mouth. | Better chewing and digestion for total body health. |
| During treatment | Painful during treatment. | Less discomfort to patient during the treatment. |
| Comfort level | Constant source of irritation and discomfort | Less irritation and injury to patient’s cheeks. |
| Chair side time | Lengthy appointments. | Less chair side time is required. |
| Calculated and precise tooth movement and force | No as such control of movements and force. | Calculated and precise tooth movements are given through aligners and controlled force is applied. |
| Aesthetics | Visible. | Nearly invisible. |
| 3D Diagnostic digital setup | Does not apply. | Doctor and Patient can see the outcome of the treatment in advance. |
