About Kaplinger
What is Kapligner?
Kapligner is a method of straightening teeth using clear, custom-made plastic aligners. The aligners apply gentle pressure to the teeth to gradually move them into the desired position. The advantages of Kapligner being virtually invisible, comfortable to wear, and removable for eating and brushing; that way, Kapligner can be used to treat a wide range of orthodontic issues.
Kapligners are made from medical-grade, BPA-free plastic materials that are considered safe for oral use. This premium thermoformed plastic material is engineered for precise fit, ongoing force retention, exceptional durability. This material has superior ability to resist tearing and staining after an extended period in the oral cavity.
Treatable Cases
Clear aligner therapy is a widely accepted form of orthodontic treatment, and it is used to treat a wide range of dental issues, including crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, and open bite. Clear aligners are also being used to treat sleep apnea and to improve the esthetics of the teeth by closing gaps and straightening teeth. Since advancements 3D printing and digital scanning technology are making it possible to create even more precise and accurate treatment plans.
Kapligner involves the use of custom-made tooth aligners that are specifcally shaped to guide teeth into desired positions.
Advantages of Kapligner
The latest advancemet of clear aligners is thinner, virtually invisible, aesthetic, stainless, comfortable.
Aligners are made of plastic and are custom made to fit your teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth step by step towards the final position. Small bumps of composite resin (tooth coloured filling material) are attached to various teeth to help the aligner grip the tooth so it can be moved correctly.
It is important to remember that aligners can treat most, but not all, orthodontic problems. Therefore, it is important that you chat with your orthodontist at your initial consultation about which option might help you get the best result.
Advantages
Appearance: Aligners are less noticeable than braces as they are clear and custom made to fit your teeth
Diet: As you remove your aligners to eat, your diet is not affected. You will still be able to eat the foods you like. Some foods are difficult or uncomfrtable to eat with braces and can cause breakages which can delay treatment and require extra visits to have repairs carried out.
Hygiene: As your aligners are removable, you can brush and floss as per normal. This is significant as cleaning your teeth with braces in place is challenging for many patients.
Appointments: As the tooth movement is pre-planned by your Orthodontist, the actual visits to the practice are usually much simpler and, in some cases, can be fewer overall. This can be a big advantage for all those who are living busy lives!
Comfort: Generally speaking, aligners are more comfortable than braces. Although the teeth can still be somewhat tender as they begin to move, the lips and cheeks tend to be less irritated as the plastic aligner is smoother than the metal or porcelain braces. This may be particularly relevant for those playing contact (or semi-contact) sports.