Inman Aligners or Speed braces

Inman Aligners are the latest innovation in the cosmetic dentistry and it can correct crooked teeth and receding gums.It is a very good alternative for the traditional braces and it is also very effective compared to the conventional braces.This aligners mean much more than orthodontic appliance since it will generate an orthodontic force with the help of a lingual coil spring.This Inman Aligners helps to rectify the misaligned upper and lower front teeth.
Working of an Inman Aligner
Inman Aligners consists of a fixed bar which helps to move the teeth.There exists a Coil Spring which is fixed on the backside of the teeth and the coil spring exerts pressure in the forward direction.There is also a flat bar which is placed across the front part of the teeth and this flat bar exerts pressure on the front part of the teeth forcing the teeth to move inside from the front part.These two opposing forces provided by the coil spring and flat bar produces the right pull and push which eventually straightens the teeth.
Advantages of Inman Aligners
- The whole treatment will be completed in just one month
- This is very cheap when compared to the cost of traditional braces
- It is very simple to use
- It can be taken out with such ease and convenience when needed.Again,Inman Aligners have to use at least 16-20 hours a day and should be kept removed while eating and sleeping
- Periodic visit to the orthodontist for tightening of wires like in the conventional braces are not needed in the case of Inman Aligners
Disadvantages of Inman Aligners
- This technique can only be applied to the fully developed teeth and so it cannot be applied to children.
- Inman Aligners are limited to moderate realignment
Inman Aligners are nicknamed as “speed braces”
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admin on April 26th 2009 in Dentistry and dental treatment
