Orthodontics for Adults

Orthodontics for Adults (Lingual System)

The term “Lingual Orthodontics” refers to a special orthodontic treatment. The brackets (braces) are placed on the lingual side of the teeth (back side), so they are completely hidden from view. (Invisible treatment)

The term “Lingual Orthodontics” refers to a special orthodontic treatment. The brackets (braces) are placed on the lingual side of the teeth (back side), so they are completely hidden from view. (Invisible treatment).
The lingual approach in the orthodontic treatment for adults has many advantages. The patients who choose the lingual system maintain maximum aesthetics and feel more confident during the treatment, without having to compromise their personal, professional and social image. One typical example is the case of a wedding coming up or another big event that might occur during the orthodontic treatment. With the lingual approach, the treatment does not have to be interrupted.

The choice of the lingual orthodontic approach gives the doctor the opportunity to follow his treatment plan without interruptions until the end since the patient does not have to remove the braces for aesthetic reasons.

Finally, according to a published clinical study on 89 patients who followed an orthodontic treatment Samouil Kandos Et al . Anchorage Loss a Multifactorial Response Angle Orthodontist 2003;73:730-737, the lingual orthodontic technique seems to far exceed the limits of conventional external braces concerning important biochemical features with great benefits related to the final orthodontic result.

Incognito Lingual Bracket System

The Incognito Lingual Bracket System is a lingual orthodontic treatment where the braces system is customized for each patient and placed on the back side of the teeth. All the brackets and wires are completely customized to fit each patient’s tooth.
Lingual brackets are used in combination with special wires which are manufactured with robotic technology. Every wire and every bracket has exactly the right position following the needs of the patient and the aim of the treatment in order to achieve the optimum result.
The orthodontic wires are combined with the special lingual brackets. The base of each bracket has the appropriate angle in order to move the patient’s teeth towards the ideal position. As a result, the teeth start to move gradually and with precision during a short period of time from the beginning of the orthodontic treatment.