Aligners are one of the most popular and effective orthodontic treatment options nowdays. These are transparent removable aligners that the patient wears all day long, removing them only when eating. These transparent and invisible aligners allow the patient to correct dental and bite anomalies without any complications or stress. In case of contraindications or complex/problems of wearing braces, aligners allow the patient to correct the existing problems that bother him/her and get the smile of his/her dreams. In addition to aesthetic benefits, aligners provide clarity in the treatment duration and a predictable final result that the patient sees already during the treatment planning stage. In case of treatment with aligners, the following is performed:
1. Clinical examination
2. Computer tomography
3. 3D dental scanning
4. Intraoral and extraoral photo protocol
By combining all these data and informing the patient about his problems and priorities, a virtual 3D model is created, which allows the patient to see his teeth and smile as the final result of the treatment, as well as to find out the duration of the treatment and the required number of aligners. During the discussion of the virtual model with the doctor, the patient may evaluate it, expressing the desire to make additional adjustments if necessary. Preparation and treatment with aligners begin only when the patient is completely satisfied with the final result of the treatment.