The lingual braces are hidden behind your teeth and practically invisible when you smile. Lingual braces were the most preferred treatment option for patients who desired invisible braces, until aligners became available. Lingual braces are attached to the inside or lingual side of the teeth to allow tooth movements to be carried out while making them completely almost invisible. The back side of each tooth has its own unique shape-unlike the front of each tooth Since the advent of the first lingual appliance, the brackets have undergone a long evolution from one appliance to the other to overcome the shortcoming of the previous technique. Today lingual braces can be 100% customized for you. At Dr. Malhotra's Super Speciality we are certified providers of the revolutionary fully customized INCOGNITO system by 3M Unitek.
INCOGNITO system was introduced by Dr. Dirk Wiechmann of Germany in 2009 (3M Unitek).. And they’re 100% customized for you, so you can be confident in the results for a smile that’s out of this world.
Why choose Incognito System?
- 100% Customized Treatment The Incognito System is 100% customized to the unique shape of your teeth and for your individual treatment needs. The custom brackets and robotically bent wires work together to efficiently straighten your teeth with minimal discomfort.
- Confidence These hidden braces are placed behind your teeth, so they are invisible from the outside. Unlike traditional braces, there’s a very low risk of white spots forming on the front of your teeth.
- Convenience The smooth, low-profile braces follow the contours of your teeth for maximum comfort and minimal interference with your speech. Unlike clear aligners, the Incognito System is always in and always working. That means you don't have to worry about removing anything when you eat or drink.
Procedure of Lingual Braces Treatment
1. First Evaluation and diagnosis
- Medical records are made including a panoramic x-ray and celphlometric x-ray and study model Photographs of your face, teeth and mouth may also be taken.
- An appropriate treatment plan is made based on analysis of the gathered information that is discussed with you
2. Pre-orthodontic treatment
- Any required pre-orthodontic treatment is done such as tooth extraction, gum treatment or teeth scaling where your teeth are professionally cleaned. If you need treatment for any of the other oral care conditions mentioned above its recommend taking care of these issues before we start your braces treatment.
- Modeling and manufacturing We start start by making an impression or taking a digital scan of your teeth. Your brackets and wires will be custom-made using computer-aided design, 3D printing technology and robotics – all to suit your exact treatment needs. The customized gold brackets are precision-made, highly polished for comfort.
3. Fitting of braces
Once the lingual braces labwork is ready, this is fitted onto the lingual side or hidden side of your teeth
4. Adjustment appointments
Adjustment appointments: are made to adjust your braces, these may be recommended every 4-8 weeks throughout your treatment
5. Retainers
After completion of treatment, braces are removed and retainers usually need to be worn during night time after braces are removed to help your teeth "remember" their new positions