Invisalign Vs. iBraces

Many patients that are given the choice of Invisalign vs. Braces choose Invisalign because of clear lifestyle advantages (i.e. removal during eating, no dietary restrictions, and clarity), even when faced with the alternative of lingual braces (iBraces) which are entirely invisible because they are bonded to the tongue side of the teeth.  What patients are often not told is that certain movements with Invisalign are unpredictable and unlikely to succeed.  Rotation involving premolar or rounded/ovoid teeth, as well as bite opening or vertical movements are considered “unpredictable.” 

For patients that have such issues, Invisalign can leave such problems unresolved.  For these patients, we recommend either iBraces or clear ceramic braces.  No matter what a patient chooses we at Bergen Orthodontics recommend that person be as informed as possible about their specific issues, and the likelihood that their treatment of choice will succeed in correcting such issues. 

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By Dr. Russell Sandman, DMD, MS, ABO
www.BergenOrtho.com