Wednesday 20 April 2011

Advantages of Aligners

In some instances, Clearpath may have certain limitations relative to conventional treatment. Aligners cost more to produce than conventional braces, and we charge dental professionals more than they generally pay for the supplies used in conventional treatment. Depending on the individual pricing policies of each dental professional, the cost of Clearpath to the patient may be greater than for conventional braces.

Dental professionals must also incorporate our manufacturing cycle times into their overall treatment plan. Once a dental professional submits a case to us, there is generally a turn-around time of 3-4 weeks before the aligners are delivered. Aligners may not be appropriate for all cases, such as severe malocclusion, which may require Aligners to be used in combination with conventional braces for optimal results.

In addition, because aligners are removable, treatment using Clearpath depends on patients wearing their aligners as recommended. Some patients may experience a temporary period of adjustment to wearing dental aligners that may mildly affect speech. We strongly believe that these limitations are outweighed by the many benefits of Clearpath to both patients and dental professionals.

Monday 4 April 2011

When the destination is beautiful, why should the journey be painful ?

Malocclusion is one of the most prevalent clinical conditions, affecting over ~70% of the Indian population. While most individuals seek orthodontic treatment to improve their appearance, malocclusion may also be responsible for various dental problems such as tooth decay, tooth loss, gum disease, jaw joint pain and headaches. The only option available for correction of malocclusion till now was traditional orthodontic treatment i.e. braces !


Although clear braces are generally effective in correcting a wide range of malocclusions, they are subject to many limitations and disadvantages like unattractive appearance, discomfort, frequent lacerations, poor oral hygiene etc. Due to these limitations of braces, only a relatively small proportion of people with malocclusion seek traditional orthodontic treatment thereby creating a large need gap.


Conventional orthodontic treatment is associated with:

UNATTRACTIVE APPEARANCE:

Braces call attention to the patient's condition and treatment. In addition, braces trap food, which can further compromise appearance. Braces can also result in permanent discoloration of teeth. Many adults associate braces with adolescence.

ORAL DISCOMFORT:

Braces are sharp and bulky and can abrade and irritate the interior surfaces of the mouth. The tightening or adjustment of braces results in root and gum soreness and discomfort, especially in the few days immediately following an orthodontic visit.


POOR ORAL HYGIENE:
Braces compromise oral hygiene by making it more difficult to brush and floss. These problems can result in tooth decay and periodontal damage. Additionally, the bonding of brackets to teeth can cause permanent markings on the teeth.


ClearPath was incorporated to cater to this large unmet need for an orthodontic system that addresses these patient concerns. Clearpath also believes that there is an unmet need among dental professionals for a treatment modality that increases the predictability and efficiency of treatment and enhances profitability of practice also. ClearPath's invisible braces are generally effective in correcting a wide range of irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.

Friday 1 April 2011

The scientific session delivered by Dr Khaled Abouseada & Dr Ataat Khan

17 DEC 2010, MANGALORE

More than 300 practicing orthodontists from various Indian cities & states and countries such as Sri Lanka, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain & Taiwan got registered and showed high optimism in ClearPath’s Clear Aligner Treatment.

The scientific session delivered by Dr Khaled Abouseada & Dr Ataat Khan on 19th December gathered widespread appreciation.

The training & certification course on 20th December reached full capacity in no time. The participants were trained in various aspects like case selection, case submission, digital diagnostic setup, products & pricing etc by Dr Ataat Khan. More than 13 clinical cases of all varieties were presented by Dr Khaled Abouseada. Participants were also trained by him on special double layered PVS impression technique required for ClearPath’s Clear Aligners.
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