Bracket system (sapphire)

Malocclusion occurs in a huge number of people on our planet and more than 50% of them need treatment from an orthodontist. An imperfect smile causes aesthetic discomfort and also leads to rapid erosion of tooth enamel, tooth decay, and speech problems.

To solve this problem, braces are used and most patients imagine metal arches, which are far from aesthetic. Sapphire braces are an ideal option for people who value their smile during treatment. They are invisible on the teeth and the patient does not feel psychological discomfort.

Why choose sapphire braces? 

1. Sapphire bracket system is invisible on the teeth;
2. The sapphire bracket system is made of high-quality medical single-crystal sapphire and works effectively in the most severe clinical cases;
3. Hypoallergenic. There is no metal in the sapphire bracket system;
4. Sapphire braces have a streamlined shape without sharp corners, due to which the process of adaptation to them takes less time.

Advantages of sapphire bracket system 

1. High strength; 
2. Maximum aesthetics thanks to the transparency of the material;
3. Have a beautiful characteristic shine; 
4. Excellent hold. Each bracket is processed in such a way that it is held on the tooth as securely as possible. 

Advantages of sapphire bracket system: 

• Strength;
• Good fixation with tooth enamel;
• Faster adaptation than other braces;
• Invisible;
• High aesthetics;
• Does not damage tooth enamel.

Disadvantages of sapphire bracket system: 

• High price;
• More fragile compared to metal braces;
• It is not recommended to install in cases of severe dental anomalies;
• Not recommended for patients with yellowish teeth, as this may create a strong contrast.

Indications for installation of sapphire bracket system

1. Bite correction with minimal aesthetic loss;
2. The patient has snow-white teeth, which allows the sapphire bracket system to blend in with them;
3. The need for facial correction; 
4. In preparation for prosthetics;
5. Incorrect growth of teeth: they are displaced or bunched together.

Contraindications to installing a sapphire bracket system

1. If the patient has teeth with a yellowish tint, the orthodontist may suggest a ceramic brace system; 
2. Presence of carious lesions; 
3. Oral inflammation; 
4. Sapphire braces should not be installed on people with certain physiological characteristics, for example (too short teeth);

Installation of sapphire bracket system

1. Complete dental examination; 
2. The dentist-therapist carries out sanitation of the oral cavity: treatment of identified problems, professional cleaning is carried out and the enamel is strengthened; 
3. Sapphire braces are attached to each tooth with special glue and connected with arches. The arches are covered with a light material to match the enamel, making them invisible on the teeth; 
4. Installation of a sapphire bracket system takes about 2 hours; 
5. The patient receives advice on care and respect for wearing the structure. The date of the next visit to the clinic for examination is also set;
6. Once a month, the patient comes to the clinic to replace the arch;

Caring for sapphire braces 

We recommend following basic oral hygiene rules while wearing braces: 

1. Toothbrush;
2. Good toothpaste; 
3. Dental floss; 
4. Mono-tuft brush with a V-shaped cutout and brushes, they are convenient for cleaning the surface between braces and under the arch;
5. It is an irrigator that helps remove bacteria and food debris using a stream of water and special nozzles;
6. Refuse solid foods, exclude chips, nuts, caramel from the diet. 

NOWA Clinic’s team of doctors will help you find the long-awaited beautiful smile.