[건강칼럼] 투명교정, 철사 없이 가능한 교정치료 정말 티가 안 날까?

 

 

 

hello, Smile Dental Clinic of Director Oh Su-hwan no see.

 

When you smile brightly, it is revealed Correction wire Have you ever hesitated to get braces because of this?
If you feel like your eyes are focused on the device during a conversation, If you frequently expose your appearance at work or school, you may become even more concerned.

 

To reduce this burden Recently 'Transparent braces' performed without wires or brackets This is widely used.

today Transparent braces To help those of you who are considering this, we will provide you with the key information.

 

 

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1️⃣ What is transparent braces?

 

Clear braces do not attach brackets (wires) to the teeth.
A device made of transparent plastic (aligner) It is a method of moving teeth by replacing them in stages.

 

• Inside the mouth 3D scan So
• Digitally design your tooth movement plan
• Build the device step by step and wear it in order.

 

 

 

Because the device is removable Easy to maintain hygiene when eating and brushing teeth, In daily life It's not very noticeable has its advantages.

 

 

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2️⃣ In what cases is it effective?

 

Clear braces are suitable for:

 

✅ Mild overcrowding or teeth imbalance

✅ Improvement of space between front teeth (gap)

✅ Adjustment of arch shape

✅ Improvement of mild occlusal disharmony

 

 

 

 

especially Face-to-face work Many adult patients
aesthetic aspect It is highly preferred by those who consider it important.

 

 

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3️⃣ What should I watch out for?

 

The key to transparent braces is Consistent wear time no see.
More than 20 hours a day If you do not wear it, it will be difficult for the planned tooth movement to occur accurately.

 

Also, the device may become deformed when exposed to hot water.

It is important to note that frequent removal of the device may delay the treatment period.

 

 

 

 

And in cases like the ones below, other correction methods may be more appropriate.

 

• Need to extract Protrusion of moderate or greater severity
• jaw asymmetry or malocclusion (e.g. underbite/underbite)
• Large tooth rotation complex arrangement problem

 

In this case Lingual correction, labial correction, miniscrew, surgical correction etc.
It is important to get a specialist's diagnosis to see if concurrent treatment is necessary!

 

 

 

 

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4️⃣ Who should receive it and who should avoid it?

 

👍If recommended

• Adults who can wear the device regularly or youth
• aesthetic aspect If you would like to consider
• Work, school, etc. Daily life In case of high exposure

 

👎When caution is required

• If you have a lifestyle habit of frequently forgetting or removing your device
• If the daily wearing time is not consistent

➡️ Insufficient tooth movement may result in unexpected results.

thus Your lifestyle and whether you can manage it It is important to consider first.

 

 

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5️⃣ Things to check before starting

 

Before treatment, you must check the following:

 

☑️ Oral examination and X-ray

☑️ Check periodontal status and cavities

☑️ Occlusal analysis and jawbone/temporomandibular joint evaluation

☑️ Whether the treatment plan and expected changes at each stage are explained

 

 

 

 

In addition, transparent braces may have different results depending on the brand, device type, and aftercare system.

It is more important to check whether the ‘diagnosis process is systematic’ than ‘price’.

 

 

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6️⃣ Let’s compare it with lateral correction.

 

division	Transparent braces	Lingual correction
How noticeable	Almost invisible	Not visible from the outside
discomfort	relatively low	Need to get used to the feeling of tongue touching and pronunciation
Hygiene management	Device is removable → easy	Fixed type → Increased difficulty in cleaning
applied area	Mild to moderate cases	May include moderate to severe cases

 

 

• Lingual correction

 

It is impossible to say which of the two is better,
You must choose a treatment plan by comprehensively evaluating your current dental condition + occlusion + lifestyle pattern.

 

 

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5️⃣ Conclusion

 

Transparent braces is a corrective method that has both aesthetics and practicality.

 

However, rather than simply choosing it because it is “invisible,” it is important to carefully diagnose various factors and establish the most suitable correction plan for you.

 

• Current teeth arrangement ✔️
• Occlusion status ✔️
• Jawbone Structure ✔️
• Lifestyle habits ✔️

 

If accurate diagnosis and consistent management are achieved,
You can regain a natural, healthy smile while reducing discomfort during the orthodontic treatment period.

 

 

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Smile D Dental Clinic

CEO Oh Su-hwan

- Graduated from Yonsei University College of Dentistry
- Department of Orthodontics, Yonsei University Graduate School of Dentistry
- Orthodontic specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Regular member of the Korean Orthodontic Association
- Completed internship and residency at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Department of Orthodontics
- International member of the American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO)
- International member of the World Orthodontic Federation (WFO)
- Regular member of the Korean Orthodontic Association
- Regular member of the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
- Certified by the Korean Orthodontic Association