INFORMED CONSENT FOR Dental Aligner

 The following information is provided to help the patient to give Informed consent for Dental Aligner

• The Patient should be aware that Dental Aligner therapy, like any other treatment of the human body, has inherent risks and limitations.

• Dental Science is not an exact science like mathematics. Results may vary from person to person depending on the type of problem, Severity, and oral conditions.
  
  

• In general, We are trying to provide predictive results with our recommendations.

• A patient must balance the risks of non-treatment against the risks of treatment. In our opinion, the risks of treatment are not enough to rule against proceeding, nevertheless, a patient should consider them carefully before they make a final decision.

• Please note that it is not possible to list every circumstance, so the following list is necessarily incomplete.

What is Dental Aligner

The system consists of a series of clear polymer, removable appliances (aligners) that move your teeth in small increments from their original position to a different position.

Your Responsibilities

• Orthodontic treatment will not be completely successful unless you comply with our directions.

• You must wear the Dental Aligners 20 to 22 hours per day for them to be effective, 

• You must be aware that the loss of an Aligner may affect your treatment completion.

• Some patients require bonded aesthetic attachments (small tooth-coloured dental composites) and/or elastics on their teeth to facilitate specific dental movements. 

• You typically wear the aligners in pairs, one on your upper teeth and one on your lower teeth.  

• Each aligner fully covers your teeth and is virtually invisible when in place 

• The total number of aligners varies depending on the complexity of your orthodontic problem. The aligners are individually numbered and worn in sequence. 

• Remove your aligners majorly to eat, drink and clean your teeth. 

• Approximately every two or three weeks, you will switch to the next aligner in the series

• Your orthodontist will monitor your progress through a series of follow-up visits.

 

Periodontal Disease, Tooth Decay, Decalcification

• The bacteria present in plaque (the white, sticky material that is constantly forming on tooth surfaces) will damage a patient's tooth surfaces if the plaque is not removed several times each day by thorough brushing, flossing and rinsing.

• This damage includes tooth decay and permanent white decalcification markings.

• Kindly minimize the amount and frequency of sugar in their diet during Aligner treatments.

• Brushing teeth after every meal is preferable, at least twice a day (morning and before going to bed) is advised.

Treatment Goals and Treatment Completion 

• To establish realistic and achievable goals for treatment

• We desire to give the best result that is possible

• If Unforeseen factors may interfere with treatment outputs, alternative treatment options to be implemented.

 Duration

• Estimate treatment time, considering the case is in an ideal condition.

• Individuals vary considerably in their response to orthodontic forces, so treatment time may be more or less than our estimate.

• Poor cooperation in wearing the appliances or auxiliary elastics the required hours per day, poor oral hygiene, lost appliances, missed appointments, and other factors can lengthen the treatment time and can adversely affect the quality of the end result.

• It is our general intention to have the treatment moves along in a fashion that is consistent with tissue health, minimal discomfort, and long term stability.