The OPA, Colombo, Sri Lanka

ClearPath launched in Sri Lanka on the morning of Sunday, July 22nd 2012 with its very first certification workshop conducted in association with General Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka.

The course was attended by more than 25 participants and aimed at educating and training dental practitioners on usage of latest CAD/CAM aligner technologies in the field of Orthodontics and also included various features of proprietary ClearPath system.

The participants were given comprehensive training on various aspects and processes involved in this technology like biomechanics & classification of aligners, case selection, case submission, ClearPath system, digital diagnostic setup, products & pricing, clinical cases and special impression technique such that they can start a ClearPath case the very next day after training.

ClearPath has introduced new & improved quality aligner which provides a hygienic, convenient and a clear solution for the correction of malocclusion without having to wear brackets and wires. The technology innovation of ClearPath’s CAD/CAM clear aligners not only gives the benefits of comfort, esthetics and hygiene to the patient but also offers control and predictability to the doctors in the course of treatment.

The greatest wealth is health and dental care is a vital part of it

The greatest wealth is health. So goes the saying and is true in every sense. However, the irony is that in today’s world, man is more concerned about accumulating materialistic possessions that takes precedence over his own well being. The question that arises is does it make any sense to ignore one’s health while doing all that is possible to climb higher than your peers? If you aren’t going to be able to taste the fruit of your intense labour, than why even bother? Being healthy is not just about being physically fit but mentally too. One of the aspects that gets ignored widely and is something that a majority of the world population suffers from happens to be associated with oral health.

The problem is that many do not understand the repercussions of bad oral health practice. To start off, it has been linked with heart disease. Besides, it can lead to teeth loss, bleeding gums, stained teeth, bad breath and more. The most common cause of these problems happens to be malocclusion. The irregular arrangement of teeth, as known in common parlance, can be a precursor to various complex diseases besides affecting the confidence of a person. To correct this, wire braces are worn over the teeth for a certain period of time. For those having a problem with their visibility, clear or invisible braces have been developed. These have been named based on their placement and manufacturing material.

Proper research should be done before opting for any sort of dental treatment and it is better to consult family, friends or if possible former patients. It is to be duly noted that the clear or invisible braces will only help as far as the appearance is concerned, the other irritants that come with traditional metal braces are there. However, they are as effective as the traditional ones.

ClearPath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.

ClearPath provides high quality cosmetic dentistry service which is an art of altering the dental structure to give a desired smile and facial appearance to a person.

Cosmetic dentistry: An art to design a beautiful smile

Cosmetic dentistry is an art of altering the dental structure to give a desired smile and facial appearance to a person. There are various reasons why people opt for this that ranges from natural to accident to bad habits. The reason behind opting for a treatment for this is the way they (people suffering from dental imperfections) look and thus prevent one from smiling too often and this has a disastrous effect on their confidence too. This has an effect on their social life as well.

However, one need not worry too much about this as by simply paying a visit to a dentist; the various imperfections can be corrected based on the type of problem one is suffering from. Be it stained teeth, broken teeth, gap between teeth, etc there is a treatment for all the conditions. Some of them are bonding, bleaching, contouring, reshaping, crowns/veneers and more. The end result depends on the requirement of the patient and the expertise of the dentist administering the cosmetic treatment.

The field of orthodontics has also undergone a sea change in the past few decades. Previously, there were braces that were both painful and uncomfortable for the patients. However, there isn’t a question on their effectiveness. The only demerit is their side effects. As a blessing for the patients, the industry has now graduated to the usage of CAD/CAM aligners. These are quite different from the wired braces that are virtually attached to the teeth. The aligners are simply worn over the teeth and are way more comfortable than any other dental equipment. An orthodontist will examine the structure of the teeth, their placement and then design a computer model. On the basis of this model, using medical grade plastic, aligners will be made keeping in mind the precise details and unique requirements of individual cases.

Clearpath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.

Give your teeth the finishing touch with tooth positioner

The process of designing a beautiful smile for a person suffering from bad positioning of teeth begins with identification of the level of malocclusion. There are different classes of this and based on individual cases, the orthodontist will recommend treatment. For mild cases, the obvious step is to start wearing braces or CAD/CAM clear aligners as per the preferable choice with the latter being the popular one. After a certain period of time they have been worn, the next step calls for wearing tooth positioner. This can be termed as a finishing device which is worn for a week in order to correct any unwanted changes in the dental positions after the orthodontic appliance has been removed.

The teeth on the back side need to be guided into a stable position. This is achieved using these appliances which otherwise takes months to achieve with braces. However, it has to be worn for 24 hr/day for the first few days and later for at least two hours in a day. This lasts for about a week. It can also cause some problems while speaking but requires only short-term compliance.

Also, they can double up as a mouth guard for sports and other such activities.

To those wearing braces, tooth positioner might come as another irritant but their superior results and the shortening of time duration of treatment makes them an attractive option. However, CAD/CAM invisible aligners are popular options to avoid the discomfort that come with traditional metal braces. These are custom-designed to suit the unique needs of each patient suffering from crowding of teeth and are much more comfortable than the traditional methods. Their invisibility factor adds to their charm as one can go about their normal daily routine without being disturbed by their presence.

ClearPath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.

A good smile adds to the charm and indicates proper oral health

One of the key factors that affect a person's confidence level is their appearance which in turn is a combination of several elements. Apart from the verbosity and other verbal and non-verbal communication skills, what impresses others is the smile. A wide, bright, warm smile will obviously send a positive emotion and a signal of friendliness while a cold, closed one can give an impression of rejection. Many feel that their smile is not as beautiful or presentable as others and so they shy from expressing this basic human emotion that can act as a strong foundation for future relationships. The reason behind this may vary ranging from lack of confidence to oral problems related to lips, teeth, facial structure etc. Fortunately, for these there are treatments available that can help one in designing his/her smile as one wishes to have.

The smile designing may involve one or more procedure that include orthodontic treatment like wearing CAD/CAM clear aligners or cosmetic dentistry like bonding, whitening, crowns etc. Some may even go to the extent of surgeries, jaw reconstruction, filling lips etc. A dentist will examine the patient and suggest several options before choosing one. Many even go for smile designing to get the smile like their favorite movie star.

The aim is to correct the various deficiencies in the structure and placement of teeth resulting from reasons that may be natural or due to some accident. Changing shape, filling up of gaps, whitening of stained teeth, porcelain veneers for chipped or broken tooth, gum contouring, and correcting malocclusion by wearing braces or CAD/CAM aligners etc. are some of the methods to give one the perfect smile. So, it will not just give the cosmetic uplift but also improve the overall dental health. A proper oral health practice is also vital to the maintenance of healthy gums and smile after the treatment.

ClearPath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.

Why caring for mouth is important for health?

Beauty is a reflection of the state of mental and physical well being. It is often said that beauty is a state of mind. It is also true that if mind is in a state of unpleasantness then it is bound to reflect on the body. One of the basic desires of humans has been to look perfect in every sense. This starts from the hair and extends to the toes. One of the areas of our body that often is neglected happens to be the mouth. Human mouth is an ideal setting for the breeding of bacteria. This causes bad breath and if unattended to can form plaque which can further lead to more complications. This will affect the visual appearance.

Some complications can be genetic, like malocclusion which means teeth aren't arranged properly. This also leads to many oral diseases and can be a result of both heredity and ill-habits during childhood. But this can be corrected by visiting an orthodontist who through various appliances or a combination of them, like braces, aligners, retainer etc., will treat the condition.

There are cases where people have lost their tooth in accident or have stained teeth or gapped teeth or chipped tooth. This can be corrected through cosmetic dentistry. It won't magically give you brand new teeth but through its various techniques and methods, developed and polished over the years, will give a cosmetic lift to the teeth making them presentable. Various processes like bonding, whitening, veneer, crown, dental implants etc. are used based on individual cases.

Clearpath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.

Braces- A popular solution to treat dental problems

Crowded teeth happen to be one of the common sources of irritation to many. For teenagers, it becomes a source of embarrassment when they are out in the public sphere whether school or at playgrounds. For adults, it becomes a problem when they socialize or during meetings where they have to speak and laugh/smile. It is not that others will complain about the misaligned teeth but the self awareness that comes with this is the reason people suffering from this problem tend to be shy. It affects the visual appearance and in some cases may also lead to difficulty in speaking as well. Not to be forgotten here is the fact that it also affects the oral health.

The basic and the most common of treatments offered for the malocclusion is the advice to wear braces. These are dental equipments designed to fit on the teeth and by pressure they force them to their ideal positions. The catch here lies in the way they make one look while smiling and talking. This is in addition to the lifestyle adjustments one has to make so as to not damage them. Especially for teenagers, this becomes a deterrent as they have to be in the presence of others for a significant part of the day and it is not easy to hide them from the constant gaze of others. For this, clear braces and invisible braces have been developed. These are nothing but same in the basic structure like the traditional metal braces. The difference lies in the material with which they are manufactured (clear braces) and their placement (invisible braces). However, it only takes care of the visual appearance and not the extra care that one has to observe especially with clear ones which are made of ceramics.

The disadvantages notwithstanding, one is sure to get rid of the misaligned teeth after wearing the clear or invisible braces for a specified period of time depending on the condition. This is only applicable for those with mild malocclusion. For severe cases, advanced procedures like surgery might be needed.

ClearPath provides comfortable, easy to use and most importantly, affordable orthodontic appliances that take care of your teeth which is hassle free and leaves your lifestyle untouched. It is a system of CAD/CAM clear aligners that is flexible in design and is suitable to be used and treated by all age groups alike and can be customized as per individual need. The plastic we use in their manufacture is FDA approved and our aligners have smooth edges that prevent your gums and cheeks from unwanted irritation. The treatment also involves wearing tooth positioner that serve as a finishing product to prevent teeth from relapsing. This computerized & digital clinical system is used in hundreds of clinics in the KSA, India, Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Europe, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and across the entire world. The popularity is growing at an incredible rate. All you have to do is wear a series of clear wafer thin transparent removable aligners, which gently guide your teeth from their present to the desired position to give you the perfect smile and also get rid of your dental problems.