The typical Invisalign patient may require up to 20 accessories to complete their treatment. However, some people may be able to use Invisalign Express, which does not require any attachments. Invisalign accessories are small dots made of composite resin or dental bond that come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from squares to circles, rectangles to triangles. Depending on the individual's treatment plan, they may need two attachments or a dozen.
They can be twisted or placed in a straight line. Your orthodontist will determine if you need Invisalign accessories as part of your treatment plan. The attachments are adhered to the tooth with the use of a composite resin and can be easily removed with a polishing tool without causing any damage or pain. Depending on the shade of the composite bonding material used, these Invisalign accessories may be more or less visible.
Invisalign treatments don't always require accessories. With the help of an Invisalign treatment simulation, your dentist will be able to determine if any phase of your treatment will require the placement of Invisalign accessories. Accessories are small, tooth-colored teeth that are attached to certain teeth during treatment with invisible braces. Once the accessories are in place, you may want to spend a little time getting used to attaching and removing the aligners.
In addition to accessories, people often confuse them with Invisalign buttons, which are small attachments that are placed in the clear trays of the aligner to allow the elastic bands to promote greater strength of the aligner. Accessories will not harm your teeth as long as you take proper care of your oral hygiene throughout your treatment with Invisalign. Your orthodontist will match the color of your accessories with the color of your teeth so that they blend while using Invisalign. Invisalign attachments are necessary if you have complicated tooth alignment problems or if a tooth is particularly stubborn and doesn't move properly according to your Invisalign treatment plan.
With accessories, more and more people can use Invisalign to straighten their teeth instead of worrying about braces. To resolve these problems, the dentist places Invisalign attachments on the teeth to provide anchor points that help direct pressure from the aligner to the teeth. Invisalign accessories are best kept on throughout the course of treatment, but in certain cases they can be removed. After the treatment is complete, the orthodontist will remove the Invisalign accessories in a simple procedure.
Once your Invisalign treatment is complete, any accessories you receive will be cleaned off your teeth completely; no one will ever know they were there. During your visit for Invisalign treatment, your orthodontist will design your treatment plan and determine if you will need attachments.
