Lingual Braces

Lingual braces - completely invisible

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"Lingual" comes from Latin and means "on the side towards the tongue". Lingual orthodontics refers to the correction of mal-aligned teeth by means of fixed appliances (braces) bonded to the inner side of the teeth. So correct tooth positioning can be achieved without the braces being seen. There is no age restriction, provided the periodontal tissues are fundamentally intact, i.e. the teeth are still relatively firmly fixed in the bone. It is quite common to believe that braces are only suitable for children and adolescents. People tend to think "It's too late for me anyway", but they are often mistaken.

INCOGNITO is the first totally individual bracket system for lingual orthodontics and not only offers a new variety of treatment possibilities to the orthodontist but also the highest patient comfort that is technically possible - that reduces tongue irritations and speech problems and shortens the time necessary to get used to your braces. Due to the fact that Incognito is custom made it is the first lingual appliance that can accommodate treating children and adolescents as well as adults. Often children’s teeth may only be partially erupted or not all of the teeth have erupted. This can be accommodated into the design of the appliance which enables everyone to be treated with Incognito.