Many adult patients are being treated today with regular metallic braces either for short esthetic treatments that generally involve only the upper front six teeth or for complex, comprehensive treatments that normally lead to implants or restorative dentistry to replace missing teeth. Many adults prefer not to show a metal smile and prefer the alternative of clear ceramic braces or invisible aligners.
Ceramic brackets are tooth color appliances that can be used instead of the regular metallic braces and produce the same type of efficient tooth movements. They are used in conjunction with esthetic wires and ligatures mostly in adult patients. They are not visible from a certain distance and are a good alternative for patients who do not want to show metal in their mouths or have some type of allergy to metals.
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