Enjoying a beautiful, white and aligned smile is undoubtedly more important for the majority of the population, since studies carried out by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry They point out that this is an important factor in finding a partner or being recruited for a job, for example.
As a result, more and more people are interested in aligning their teeth and improving their occlusion, so they are deciding to wear orthodontic braces, which can be increasingly aesthetic, so that the traditional metal brackets are now joined by new, much more discreet alternatives:
- Ceramic, sapphire or composite brackets
- Lingual brackets, which go on the inside of the tooth
- Comfortable and aesthetically pleasing plastic orthodontic systems
Even so, when an adult or adolescent decides to start orthodontic treatment, the question they often ask their orthodontist is: how long will I have to wear braces for? Treatment time is something that has been the subject of much research in recent years, with positive results for treatments that are, however, often very invasive:
- Corticotomies which involve cutting the bone of the jaws to stimulate cellular activity, which is positive but involves a surgical intervention.
- Drugs that stimulate cell development and bone remodelling, but in some cases have side effects
- Prostaglandin injections that improve bone development, with the drawback of frequent needle injections
However, US researchers have developed a new device, Acceledent, which by applying cyclic loads (vibrations) to the teeth can reduce the duration of any orthodontic treatment by up to 50%, so that patients can wear braces for half the usual time.
Where can I find Acceledent?
Acceledent is a unique technology, right now. available in only one clinic in the Region of Murcia.and through some of the most prestigious orthodontists in Spain, so it is important to check which clinics you can request this service from.
Is it safe?
OrthoAccelAcceledent, the company that developed Acceledent, has the backing of the Food And Drug AdministrationThe European Commission, one of the most demanding regulatory bodies in the world, guarantees absolute safety for users.
How does it work?
Acceledent is placed in a patient's mouth which, thanks to small vibrations, or micropulses, which are part of its SoftPulse™ technology, accelerate bone remodelling and make orthodontic treatment much faster.
What do I have to do?
Simply wear the device for 20 minutes a day, while watching TV, reading, doing any other daily activity, and then carry on with your normal life, without giving the device any more importance.
Does it work with all orthodontic techniques?
Yes, it works with all of them: vestibular brackets, lingual brackets or even Invisalign. In fact, by combining it with Invisalign, we manage to change the aligners every 7 days instead of every 14, which means that the treatment time is extraordinarily shorter.
What does it cost?
Treatment with Acceledent may or may not involve additional costs, depending on the clinic where the treatment is performed, so it is important to choosing experienced orthodontists The use of this technique and its economic implications will be explained to us.