In 2008, four intrepid explorers were tasked with
examining the use of clear aligners with adolescents. The results of this
prospective evaluation have now been presented in two articles in the Journal
of Clinical Orthodontics. The most recent, "Aligner Treatment in the
Teenage Patient," appears in the February, 2013 issue.
The "ring leader" of the Invisalign Teen
Research Group was Orhan Tuncay, the chairman of the orthodontic department at
Temple University and the author of the first book on Invisalign. He recruited orthodontists, Jay Bowman
(Portage, MI), Brian Amy (Oklahoma City, OK), and Jonathan Nicozisis
(Princeton, NJ) to participate in the investigation of Invisalign Teen,
conducted in each of the 4 practice locations.
Data was gathered as patients were treated and results were achieved.
The intent of this research was to assist clinicians in making appropriate
decisions regarding the applicability of clear aligner treatment for teens. Compliance is king for all manner of
orthodontic treatments and Invisalign Teen is no exception.
The advantages to Invisalign Teen include: esthetic appearance, simple
maintenance, easy cleaning, no diet restrictions seen with traditional braces,
and better oral hygiene.
To see how Invisalign or Invisalign Teen may benefit you, call Kalamazoo
Orthodontics at 269-344-2466 to make an appointment for a complimentary
evaluation with Dr. S. Jay Bowman at any of our three locations: Portage, Kalamazoo, and Paw Paw.
For more information about our approach to Invisalign click here: Innovative Invisalign Portage Orthodontist
I had invisalign before though I switched back to braces because Invisalign they damaged my teeth.
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