Transparent stirrup can be a solution for people who want to tidy their teeth but feel that the use of stirrup or braces can interfere with appearance.
As technology develops, more choices of types and materials for stirrup gear. Initially stirrup shaped like an arrangement of wires that enclose the teeth, so it is less unsightly. But now, there are transparent stirrups that are aesthetically better than ordinary braces.
What Is Transparent Stirrup?
Transparent stirrup is made of thin and transparent plastic or acrylic. This material is known as clear semielastic polyurethane aligners or abbreviated as clear aligners. This stirrup will be printed according to the shape of your teeth, so that it can cover the entire surface of the teeth.
Transparent stirrup can be used by teens or adults. Stirrup is usually used to straighten tenuous teeth that are mild or teeth that are less neat. Severed teeth and cameh teeth, or very messy teeth cannot be overcome with transparent stirrup.
Unlike the non-removable braces, this transparent stirrup can be removed on its own without the need to go to the dentist. However, transparent stirrup needs to be used at least 20 hours per day, and will be resized every 2 weeks to adjust the change in tooth size.
Advantages and disadvantages of transparent stirrup
The main advantage of transparent stirrup is that it is very good aesthetically, so people who are using transparent stirrup are not seen using stirrup. The use of transparent stirrup also does not require tooth extraction, such as the installation of braces.
In addition, dental hygiene and oral cavity are also more awake. Transparent self-removable stirrup allows one to brush or flossing teeth more freely, between the teeth.
Although it has many advantages, transparent stirrup cannot be used in all cases. A tooth with a very irregular arrangement or teeth that are too protruding so that there are no gaps to retreat cannot be repaired only with a transparent stirrup.
Because it can be removed and installed itself, the use of transparent stirrup requires compliance from its users. Please note, the price of transparent stirrup is more expensive than the cost of installing braces. Thus, stirrup transparence requires patient compliance and discipline when wearing it.
To treat the condition of teeth that are not neat, you can consult further with the dentist, especially orthodontic specialists. The dentist will give advice on the right type of stirrup to overcome your dental problems.
Keep in mind, the thing that most determines the success of transparent stirrup is compliance in using it, which is a minimum of 20-22 hours a day. In addition, do not forget to routine control to the dentist and always maintain dental hygiene.
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