Have you been looking to find out when you should be using Invisalign and when to just stick with regular braces? Both Invisalign and regular braces can provide good solutions, but to get the best results, you want to ensure you’ve started out with the right type of solution for your patient’s unique case. Of course, this topic is largely down to personal choice, and there’s no right or wrong answer exclusively; still, we’ve outlined a few things you may want to think about to help inform your decision.
Braces vs Invisalign
Generally speaking, Invisalign is an incredibly effective tool. However, in a handful of specific cases, you might find that braces could still prove a better solution. These include the following cases:
– Impacted molars (particularly second molars as opposed to third molars)
– Impacted canines
– Cases where the patient doesn’t necessarily want to use Invisalign
It’s worth noting that you can always start with braces and switch over to Invisalign if possible. For example, in the case of an impacted canine or molar, you may be able to begin using Invisalign once the tooth has come up. However, Invisalign can be relatively expensive due to Invisalign’s laboratory fees.
There’s No Simple Solution
There’s no simple way to say whether braces or Invisalign is necessarily better for a specific scenario. This can naturally lead to patients becoming incredibly confused by the entire topic – so, ideally, you’ll want to be able to show your patients’ past cases with whichever method you choose and, critically, offer them a ClinCheck before accepting payment to ensure the patient is satisfied with the service. It doesn’t cost a cent to run a ClinCheck, after all.
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