Why Are Braces Made of Metal?

Dental braces have been made from different materials throughout history. However, metal is not used in teeth straightening. still the most popular material It remains as. You ask why?

The answer to this question is metal in its unique features hidden…

Modern braces consist of three main parts: brackets, archwires and ligatures.

Orthodontists bond rectangular brackets, usually metal, to each tooth. These parts of the teeth moving with precision provides.

orthodontists, to align teeth tries to select metals with the best mechanical properties. Until the 1930s, gold was used as a base material for archwires but was almost completely replaced by stainless steel in the 1960s.

Stainless steel is harder and is more resistant to corrosion and allows smaller, less noticeable wires to be made.

In 1999, Invisalign introduced clear plastic aligners, offering a more aesthetic option.

Aligners use multiple molds to straighten teeth in small increments and Clear mounts work like brackets.

plastic aligners, especially for minor corrections It offers a more aesthetic option. However, for complex teeth alignments, metal braces are still preferred.

Metal wires provide enough control and strength to move teeth in all directions. plastic aligners, Since it cannot apply enough force, it may run the risk of bending the teeth horizontally.

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