Physical Exams
Postural analysis, spinal assessment, and posturology. Visual inspection of the profile, teeth, and gums.
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We work with the leading brands in the dental aligner market, enabling high-quality treatments with comfort and predictability. At every stage of the treatment, our focus is on providing a personalized and effective experience, helping to transform your smile discreetly and efficiently.
The path to a healthy and aesthetic smile begins with an initial consultation, where the PCMFG Clinic team, led by Dr. Pedro Costa Monteiro, performs a multidisciplinary assessment of your oral health.
The initial exams may include:
Postural analysis, spinal assessment, and posturology. Visual inspection of the profile, teeth, and gums.
Detailed images to identify issues not visible to the naked eye, such as impacted teeth or bone problems.
5D scanning technology to create precise models of your dental arch, without the need for traditional, often uncomfortable, molds.
Extraoral and intraoral photographs are essential in orthodontic diagnosis with aligners, allowing a detailed analysis of facial aesthetics and dental condition.
Understanding what you want to achieve with the treatment. Do you want to improve alignment, correct bites, or enhance aesthetics?
The dentist explains what can be achieved with the treatment, aligning your expectations with realistic results.
Using state-of-the-art software, the orthodontist creates a digital plan that simulates the gradual movement of your teeth throughout the treatment.
You can see a preview of the final result even before starting the treatment, helping you understand each stage of the process.
The patient reviews and approves the treatment plan, ensuring that all their concerns and expectations are addressed before starting the treatment.
Each aligner is custom-made to fit perfectly to your teeth. Precision in manufacturing is crucial for the success of the treatment.
The patient receives the complete set of aligners, along with detailed instructions on how to properly use each one.
Detailed instructions on how to put on and remove the aligners, ensuring comfort and effectiveness.
The patient starts wearing the first aligner. Each aligner should be worn for about 1-2 weeks, as directed by the orthodontist.
Periodic appointments are scheduled to monitor treatment progress, ensure that teeth are moving according to plan, and make adjustments if necessary.
The patient changes aligners according to the treatment plan, typically every 1-2 weeks, promoting gradual and controlled movement of the teeth.
If the teeth are not in the ideal position after using all the aligners, refinement may be necessary. New scans or molds are taken to create additional aligners for the final adjustments.
After wearing the final aligner and confirming that the teeth are in the desired position, the treatment is completed.
A detailed evaluation is conducted to ensure that the treatment objectives have been met and the final result is satisfactory.
The patient receives clear instructions on how to wear and care for the retainers, ensuring the longevity of the achieved results.
After treatment is completed, wearing retainers is essential to keep the teeth in their new position. Retainers can be fixed or removable, depending on the dentist's recommendation.
Periodic appointments are recommended to monitor the position of the teeth and general oral health. Maintaining a continuous relationship with the dentist helps prevent future issues and keeps your smile perfect.
The duration of treatment varies depending on the complexity of each case, but it generally lasts between 6 to 18 months.
The aligners may cause some discomfort for the first few days after switching to a new set, but it is usually minimal and temporary.
The aligners should be removed when eating and drinking anything other than water to avoid stains and damage.
For the best results, the aligners should be worn for at least 20-22 hours a day.
If you lose an aligner, contact us immediately. You may need to wear the previous aligner or move on to the next one, depending on the stage of treatment.
Smoking with the aligners is not recommended as it can cause stains and damage the material.
