Blog
The articles address a range of dental topics and offer valuable advice on oral care. The texts are authored by Dr. Zsolt Luib, a highly experienced and qualified dentist.
What is the difference between Invisalign clear aligners and traditional fixed braces?
The most important differences It is important to understand the fact that these two different orthodontic appliances move the teeth using fundamentally different techniques. Traditional fixed braces consist of brackets that are glued onto each individual tooth. The...
What is the difference between Invisalign clear aligners and traditional fixed braces?
The most important differences It is important to understand the fact that these two different orthodontic appliances move the teeth using fundamentally different techniques. Traditional fixed braces consist of brackets that are glued onto each individual tooth. The...
What is digital dentistry?
A few words about digital dentistry Digital dentistry means that every step of a dental procedure is carried out with the help of computer technology, completely avoiding traditional, analog procedures (for example, impression taking). Needless to say, this method has...
What types of orthodontic appliances exist?
The classic categories: fixed or removable? Traditionally, orthodontic appliances are classified into two major groups. Removable orthodontic devices, as their name suggests, can be taken out of the mouth and put back in by the patients. Fixed orthodontic appliances...
What is the intraoral scanner and how do we use it during dental treatment?
What exactly is an intraoral scanner? The task of scanners is to take a photograph of something, whether it is a document on a sheet of paper or a three-dimensional object. It’s no different about scanners used in dentistry. With their help, the teeth and the...
What happens during an orthodontic consultation?
Why is it important to have a consultation before orthodontic treatment? Like every dental procedure and treatment, the process of orthodontics also begins with a long and thorough consultation that addresses every important question on the subject. This is the first...
How is the digital treatment plan created for the invisible aligners (Invisalign)?
A few sentences about the digital treatment plan Based on the intraoral scan, we digitalize the initial positions of the teeth. In the computer-based planning program, the orthodontic specialist can set what the final positions of the teeth should look like. The...
How many aligners do Invisalign treatment packages contain, and which one do I need?
About the treatment costs in general The price of the Invisalign orthodontic treatment depends on how many aligners will be needed for the treatment. In cases of smaller dental deviations, fewer invisible aligners are required, while for larger issues more clear...
What happens during the Invisalign treatment when we hand over the first set of clear aligners?
The excitement of the first invisible aligner treatment As we progress through the orthodontic treatment, patients arrive at check-ups with an increasing routine. However, the first appointment is always special and filled with excitement. We hand over the...
Why are regular check-ups necessary during clear aligner (Invisalign) treatment?
Why can’t I receive all the invisible aligners at the very beginning of the treatment? This question arises legitimately, since all the Invisalign aligners have already been manufactured at the start of the treatment and are waiting in the dental office to finally...