Orthodontics
Clear aligner treatment (투명교정)
Removable clear aligner treatment for patients who want an inconspicuous appliance. EU compares the pros and cons of the aligner systems in its own videos.
Who it suits
- Mild to moderate crowding or spacing
- Patients who prefer a discreet appliance
Technique highlights
- Removable for eating and brushing
- Can be combined with a surgical plan in selected cases
Surgical steps
- Intra-oral scan and digital tooth-movement plan
- Progressing through the aligner series
- Review appointments with plan adjustments as needed
Recovery & aftercare
- The daily wear-time target must be met for the plan to work
Risks & things to consider
- Cases needing large movements or with a skeletal discrepancy may not suit aligners
Frequently asked questions
Can aligners replace jaw surgery?
EU explains that orthodontics moves teeth but not the jaw bones, so a skeletal problem still needs surgical assessment.
Playlist: Orthodontics
4 clips in this playlist from the hospital's official channel.
- Clear aligners vs Invisalign: pros and cons, part 2
- Clear aligners vs Invisalign: pros and cons, part 1
- Asking the director about extraction orthodontics
- Surgery-first or orthodontics-first?
Recommended clips
- New clip from the official EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery channel: 필러 대신 턱끝 수술을 결심하게 된 이유
- New clip from the official EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery channel: 안면비대칭이랑 긴얼굴 고민 끝에 수술 결정한 후기
- New clip from the official EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery channel: 웃을 때마다 입을 가리던 제가 달라졌어요
- New clip from the official EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery channel: 사진을 피하던 제가 양악을 결심한 이유
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Source: eudental.co.kr