Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with diagnosing, managing, and correcting malpositioned teeth and jaws. There are many orthodontic problems that a patient suffers from. These problems include overcrowding and spacing, malaligned jaw, overbite, underbite, open bite, periodontal problems, unmatched dental midlines, issues with chewing, and loss of speech self-esteem due to issues associated with malaligned tooth
For correcting these orthodontic problems there are visible treatment options like braces and brackets. Also, less noticeable options like lingual braces ceramic braces and clear aligners and invasaligns are also available
Often, malocclusion will not respond to treatment with clear aligners alone. Some malocclusion are so severe or complex that they may need actual braces. In some extreme cases they might need other advanced orthodontic devices for corrections
For a patient with these conditions, an orthodontist advises a new mode of therapy called Hybrid Orthodontic Therapy. This treatment combines the use of braces with the use of clear aligners to achieve the best possible result in the shortest period
How does hybrid orthodontic therapy work on patients?
Hybrid Orthodontic Therapy is opted by adult patients and old older adolescents whose primary concern is facial appearance. Many adults reject the idea of wearing fixed braces for a longer period. With hybrid therapy, patients may wear braces for a shorter period and then continue their treatment with a clear aligner until full results is achieved. Hybrid therapy simply means that more than one treatment modality may be used during treatment.
Each type of orthodontic device offers its own set of advantage . Hybrid therapy combines different devices to use all their advantages. In some cases, patients may need braces only on their upper teeth. They can wear clear aligners on the mandibular teeth or vice versa. Other cases may need an intermittent period of wearing braces followed by periods when the patient wears clear aligners. In some cases, other orthodontic appliances such as palatal expanders, retainers, and spacers are being incorporated into the treatment plan. the patient may also combine braces with clear aligners one after another, so the patient wears the braces for only a part of the total treatment time
Why to opt for Hybrid Orthodontic Therapy
There are many advantages of Hybrid Orthodontic Therapy
The most common reasons patients choose Hybrid Orthodontic Therapy are
- It reduces the treatment time when compared to the clear aligner therapy alone
- It treats problems that Clears Aligners alone cannot treat
- Patient spends the least possible amount of time in braces reducing the discomfort associated with it
- Clear aligners treatment phase last usually longer than the treatment phase for braces. Combining both can reduce the total time for the full treatment cycle.
- Reducing the period of wearing braces makes caring for your teeth much easier and more comfortable resulting in improved dental hygiene
- It reduces patient complaints
A hybrid orthodontic treatment system is one of the speediest and cost-optimised treatment options available. It has been before told that wearing braces is your only option for treating your malocclusion and achieving a straight and healthy smile. But with the development of technology the scenario has changed and new treatment plan like the hybrid orthodontic treatment has come up. This offers a wide range of convenience for patients. So don’t wait. immediately consult your dentist to know more about hybrid orthodontic treatment
Disclaimer: The content in this article in intended solely for information purpose and is not treatment recommendation. Please consult your doctor for all treatment plans.
