Aesthetic Brackets
Ceramics
Ceramic braces are suitable for those who value dental aesthetics during treatment, since these designs have a similar color to the color of enamel and do not stand out much when smiling.
The price of a ceramic bracket system will be higher than a metal one, but this cost is well justified by the invisibility of the model.
The most attractive property of such systems is their color, because the lightweight structural elements are almost invisible in the dentition.
Ceramic braces are made of a ceramic mass with a polycrystalline lattice, they are matte, but they transmit light and thus fuse with the teeth.
Advantages and disadvantages of using conventional metal brackets:
Advantages:
They are very aesthetic, transparent, but less brilliant than sapphire, so they practically blend with the tooth.
Ceramic braces are hypoallergenic and can be used for orthodontic treatment of patients with allergies.
Brackets they retain their appearance and practically do not change color during treatment.
Disadvantages:
Ceramic braces are quite fragile and require careful treatment by the patient.
Due to the increased friction between the orthodontic archwire and the bracket slot, the treatment period is on average 2-4 months longer than with metal brackets.
The cost of braces Ceramic is higher than metal, but lower than sapphire.
