north sydney orthodontics
hybrid braces
using the best appliance for the job
Sydney braces – Hybrid braces
Get what you really want
Sometimes its necessary to mix the advantages of different types of brace to get the right blend of effectiveness, aesthetics and cost. We have lots of experience choosing the mix. The commonest combination is something less visible for the top teeth and accepting something more visible but cost effective for the lower teeth e.g invisalign and braces. Hybrid braces are often requested by the patient so it’s good to know that whatever you want we can do it
Standard visible braces and invisalign
Set against fixed braces aligner therapy can lag behind when its like for like so a mix of aligners and fixed braces can work when there is already quite good alignment in one arch but more challenging alignment problems in the opposing arch
Lingual braces and standard braces
This variation is a common choice and typically takes advantage of the invisibility of lingual braces for the top teeth but the practical and less costly traditional set up for the lower teeth. In some cases with a deep overbite it might make functional sense to have lingual braces to the lower teeth and traditionall braces to the upper
Lingual braces and invisalign to finish
Sometimes in the later stages of lingual treatment the space closure of extraction spaces can be impeded by bends in the arch wires so it can be quicker to exit the lingual braces when there is less than 2 mm of space remaining to close the space on aligners and usually only a few aligners are needed. This is also a quick exit straegy for Brava appliances.
Confused?
If you are still wondering which brace would be right for you or your child you should talk to an expert and get the right advice. Use the links below to obtain a consultation or more information
