Clear aligners
Inman Aligner
Finaghy Orthodontic Centre in Belfast has been providing the Inman Aligner for some years now. The Inman aligner is a useful option for relatively mild cases of protruding or crowded teeth and treatment can often be completed in 12-16 weeks.
The Inman Aligner is a removable brace composed of plastic and metal components. At the front of the appliance are two spring loaded aligner bows that fit easily over the front teeth. These bows gently oppose eachother providing a constant gentle pressure on the teeth, to align them and improve dental aesthetics.
The Inman Aligner is relatively easy to use and can be inserted and removed at any time. Removal helps to minimise interference with day to day activities such as eating or toothbrushing. The aligner can be used as a stand alone treatment or to prealign teeth fir further dental work. Once teeth have moved to the desired position, removable or permanent retainers will need to be worn so they remain in their new position.
After your initial consultation, an impression is taken of the teeth and at the next visit the aligner is fitted. At this visit small tooth coloured composite anchors are bonded to the teeth. It is also often necessary to thin down between the teeth to provide room for alignment. For the duration of the treatment you will be reviewed every 2-4wks to monitor progress and adjust the aligner.
Orthocaps
The system designed by Orthocaps comprises two types of transparent aligners. These two types differ from one another in both their composition and the amount of pressure they exert. This innovation is called the TwinAligner® system.
During the day, use the hardCAPS aligners comfortably in any setting, whether you are home, at work, or just generally out and about.
At night when you are asleep or simply less active, softoCAPS aligners also provide intense correction.
This alternation of different pressures makes orthodontic correction with the Orthocaps TwinAligner® system extraordinarily precise and well suited to your active lifestyle. Orthocaps becomes an effortless and inconspicuous part of your daily routine.