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Wire braces allow dentists to control tooth movement more precisely, so for challenging cases, wire braces may produce better results. However, clear aligners have also improved significantly over 20+ years, with attachments bonded to teeth bringing them to a level where they can achieve similar results to wire braces. It varies by case, so you can decide together during consultation.
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Dental implants can withstand chewing forces similar to or even greater than natural teeth. However, their structure is different. Natural teeth have a periodontal ligament around the root that allows slight movement, while implants are directly integrated with the bone and have minimal movement. As a result, the subtle compression sensation when biting down firmly that you feel with natural teeth may be less noticeable with implants. Most people don't notice much difference with one or two implants, and even if one entire side consists of implants, most patients adapt after 6 months to a year of use, so there's no need for excessive concern.
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Yes, from young children to the elderly can receive it. Especially for those with mobility issues or difficulty cleaning due to gaps between teeth, receiving regular Mectron care is very helpful for maintaining gum health. Pain is minimal.
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To be precise, it's not on the Ceramel itself, but rather a cavity developing on another surface of the tooth with Ceramel attached (such as interproximal surfaces or surfaces without Ceramel). Ceramel is porcelain and doesn't get cavities. Such cavities can be treated with resin or other materials only on that area, regardless of the Ceramel, and there's no need to remake the entire Ceramel.
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You must wear them for at least 20 hours per day. Wire braces apply force to teeth 24 hours a day, whereas clear aligners only apply force when worn. If you leave them out for long periods, teeth return to their original position and no progress is made. If you only wear them for 12 hours and leave them out for 12 hours, there will be almost no effect. 20 hours means wearing them almost all the time except during meals.
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Dental implant surgery involves fixing a titanium fixture into the jawbone. Bone tissue has dull pain perception, so the process of working on the bone itself often doesn't cause significant pain. The pain is mainly felt when incising or manipulating the gum tissue - during gum inflammation removal or when trimming the gums during bone grafting. Nowadays, minimally invasive implant techniques that minimize gum manipulation during placement are widely used and actively researched. With such methods, pain is often 1/3 to 1/4 of what you'd experience during tooth extraction. You can think of it as "implant placement hurts less than having your own tooth pulled."
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If you consistently receive Mectron, it serves as preventive care. However, just as frequent car washing doesn't prevent breakdowns, Mectron alone doesn't resolve all gum diseases. For those whose gums have significantly deteriorated, bacteria exist in deep areas where Mectron can't reach, and leaving them can cause swelling or worsening over time. Therefore, along with Mectron treatment, we periodically check gum condition, and for areas where Mectron has limitations, separate gum treatment may be needed for those specific areas.
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Porcelain can develop micro-cracks or wear while functioning in the mouth, and after 10-15 years, the gum line may recede, making the Ceramel border visible outside the gums. Even if well-maintained, we recommend replacement about every 15 years. If fractured due to strong collision between upper and lower teeth, separate repair or fabrication is needed. During replacement, only the existing porcelain is thinly ground down, so almost no additional natural tooth structure is removed, making it a conservative treatment.
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Clear aligners are thin plastic appliances, so unless you're particularly sensitive, there are almost no reports of speech impediment or drooling. Lingual orthodontics, where brackets are attached to the tongue side, can affect speech and saliva production due to tongue irritation, but clear aligners rarely have such problems.
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If you neglect maintenance, inflammation can develop around the implant. This presents symptoms similar to periodontitis in natural teeth, called peri-implantitis. If such inflammation occurs, it's important to receive active treatment. If you maintain good care and have no surrounding inflammation, the fixture (the screw-shaped root portion embedded in the bone) can essentially be used semi-permanently. However, the crown (the tooth head portion) on top receives chewing forces externally, so after 10-15 years of use, wear and deformation can occur, and replacement is typically recommended every 15 years. Additionally, for those with very strong bite forces, the titanium fixture or abutment connection may occasionally fracture or become loose. This is a mechanical phenomenon that's difficult to predict, but if you choose a clinic that can handle such situations appropriately, you can manage it without major issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there differences in treatment duration or results compared to wire braces?

Does an implant feel similar to a natural tooth?

Can children receive Mectron treatment?

What if a cavity develops on Ceramel?

How many hours per day should I wear them?

Is implant surgery very painful?

Can I skip gum treatment if I receive Mectron?

Does Ceramel need to be replaced?

Will there be speech impediment or drooling issues?

Do implants need to be replaced periodically?