Porcelain brackets are indicated for aesthetic cases.
Porcelain or ceramic brackets are a typology of aesthetic brackets. They are not the only types of esthetic brackets, but they are the most commonly used esthetic brackets.
Porcelain brackets are exact reproductions of traditional metal brackets but of the color of the teeth, so that they are more aesthetic. They can be a great alternative to metal brackets or transparent aligners if you keep them properly. Ceramic or porcelain brackets are more discrete than metallic brackets and move teeth faster than cosmetic aligners.
Metal braces are very common in adolescence, and as much as they can give adults a youthful touch, not everyone feels like going through this treatment, that’s why there are aesthetic options.
There are many options, and you can carry the one that best suits you. Think about the purpose of the brackets. The result is worth it, only you decide the option that best suits your tastes and needs. Orthodontists are here to apply the best option within your limits.
What to consider with porcelain brackets?
If you’re thinking of using porcelain brackets, keep in mind that:
- Porcelain bracket treatments take longer than metallic ones. Ceramics increase friction with the arch, slowing the movement of the teeth.
- Although improved, ceramic brackets remain more fragile than metal brackets. So, sometimes they break, and you have to change some bracket.
- As with metal brackets, you should avoid taking hard or sticky foods to prevent damage.
- Porcelain brackets are not recommended in patients who practice contact sports. If this is your case, you can wear a sports protector made especially for you.
- Although more discreet, porcelain brackets are slightly larger than metallic brackets.
- They can increase the total price of treatment. The material itself is more expensive and if a bracket breaks, it must be replaced.
- It is possible to wear ceramic brackets on the teeth that look more and in the rest use metallic. This way you benefit from the advantages of both types of brackets.
Sometimes it is necessary that the arch is metallic and will look anyway. The white arch is the same but is coated with Teflon (which is white), but it still increases friction and takes longer to make effective tooth movement.
How ceramic brackets are maintained
For the good maintenance of porcelain brackets it is important to take into account the following:
- Clean the brackets correctly: Use a manual brush after each meal with a non-whitening toothpaste. You should also floss at least once a day.
- Be careful with the makeup.
- Trust yourself this can seem very difficult, especially when your family and friends don’t wear brackets, but it’s critical to be positive as porcelain brackets are less noticeable.
- The patient regularly sees the orthodontist to change the ligatures: the ceramic brackets go with transparent elastics, which are easily dyed according to our habits.
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