With this technique, the brackets and arches are attached to the lingual surface (inside) of the teeth. The advantage of this technique is that the braces remain invisible during the entire treatment, although all tooth movements can be carried out, similar to conventional fixed braces. As a rule, the tongue gets used to the internally attached appliances after a few weeks. The lingual technique requires a complicated and time-consuming laboratory procedure, which justifies the increased costs.
Lingual brackets
The conventionally manufactured lingual brackets are adapted to the tooth surface with a plastic base and customised. The individualisation of the bracket base restricts the tongue space more. This makes it more difficult for the tongue to get used to the new situation.
Incognito brackets
The development of Incognito brackets has largely solved the problem of familiarisation. Incognito brackets are individually and very precisely manufactured from a gold alloy using state-of-the-art technology. They have very wide base surfaces and flat bracket bodies so that the tongue quickly gets used to them.
Example of the course of treatment
Start of treatment
After 3 years
Result after 3.5 years
Further information
You can also find more information on the lingual technique here:
www.lingualtechnik.de
www.dgl.org
Make an appointment with an orthodontist in Mönchengladbach
You are welcome to contact us if you are looking for an orthodontist in Mönchengladbach and would like to make an appointment with Dr Elahi:
Dr med. dent. Mehdi Elahi
Brucknerallee 19
41236 Mönchengladbach
Tel: 02166 44010
Fax: 02166 846 333
E-Mail: info@dr-elahi.de